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YG62 OWZ

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,726 mi
Last recorded85,726 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 OWZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 85,726 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 85,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 79,813 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 69,981 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 69,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 60,027 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 52,507 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 52,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 47,138 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 43,854 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 39,538 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 32,918 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 25,590 miles

both front tyres are worn close to the wear bars and are worn more on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2015 19,756 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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YG62 OWZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG62 OWZ registered?

YG62 OWZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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