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FG62 RYT

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,507 mi
Last recorded77,507 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 RYT
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 77,507 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 73,976 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 69,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at rear end of flexible pipe. Emissions unaffected (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 69,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Rectified at VTS (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at rear end of flexible pipe. Emissions unaffected (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both aims adjusted at VTS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced at VTS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 63,893 miles

exhaust system corroded/centre heatshield loose

tpms light on dash

Pass 13 Jan 2022 58,838 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 58,838 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted at VTS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb replaced at VTS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted at VTS (4.1.2 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Rectified at VTS (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 52,971 miles

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

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 48,093 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2018 44,209 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 44,209 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,069 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT VERY DIM

Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,966 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 30,393 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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FG62 RYT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in White 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG62 RYT, 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 FG62 RYT registered?

FG62 RYT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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