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DY62 MXL

2012 Mini Cooper S

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,936 mi
Last recorded76,936 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 MXL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 76,936 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 73,437 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 71,026 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 71,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 57,648 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre profile slightly out

Pass 30 Mar 2021 41,107 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 37,185 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,253 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 22,952 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 13,444 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 12,679 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 11,259 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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DY62 MXL is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY62 MXL registered?

DY62 MXL is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DY62 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 MXL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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