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AY62 YFR

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,575 mi
Last recorded34,575 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YFR
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 34,575 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 28,292 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 26,958 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2023 25,505 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 23,747 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2022 23,729 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre heavily cracked/perished

Pass 27 May 2021 22,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre heavily cracked/perished

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily cracked/perished

Offside Front Tyre heavily cracked/perished

Offside Rear Tyre heavily cracked/perished

Pass 23 May 2020 21,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 19,571 miles

All Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

All tyres slightly cracked and perished

Fail 10 Apr 2019 19,571 miles

All Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

All tyres slightly cracked and perished

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 16,274 miles

front washers have jets blocked

Pass 6 Jul 2016 9,090 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 8,181 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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AY62 YFR is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY62 YFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY62 YFR registered?

AY62 YFR is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is AY62 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 YFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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