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AF62 YEG

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,211 mi
Last recorded107,211 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 YEG
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 107,211 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 100,266 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 100,244 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake disc discoloured (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 90,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 83,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 83,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,345 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 77,345 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 65,279 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 64,073 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 59,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front Tyre'swearing on the inner and outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2016 51,079 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,952 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 40,952 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test.

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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AF62 YEG is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF62 YEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF62 YEG registered?

AF62 YEG is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AF62 YEG safe to buy?

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