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YG62 NCF

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,072 mi
Last recorded75,072 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 NCF
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 75,072 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 May 2025 74,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2025 74,554 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 71,642 miles

Nearside Rear baby seat belt starting to wear

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2024 71,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear baby seat belt starting to wear

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2023 68,050 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 68,050 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 54,606 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 47,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 38,531 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 31,998 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 25,298 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 18,711 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 17,168 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 14,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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YG62 NCF is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 50,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG62 NCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG62 NCF registered?

YG62 NCF is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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