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FY62 UNS

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,990 mi
Last recorded73,990 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 UNS
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 73,990 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 71,363 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,631 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 67,430 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 61,941 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 61,941 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 53,853 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 47,958 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 39,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 33,742 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 28,129 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 19,581 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 18,906 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 14,333 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 14,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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FY62 UNS is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY62 UNS registered?

FY62 UNS is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is FY62 UNS safe to buy?

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