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GY62 EYG

2012 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,140 mi
Last recorded68,140 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 EYG
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 68,140 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 68,140 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 63,672 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 56,561 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 48,626 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 43,322 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Nov 2020 42,636 miles

Offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 19 Nov 2020 42,636 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Nov 2019 41,526 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 39,420 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 36,739 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 36,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 30,291 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,365 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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GY62 EYG is a 2012 Mini First in Red 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 First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,288 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY62 EYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY62 EYG registered?

GY62 EYG is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is GY62 EYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 EYG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY62 EYG have outstanding finance?

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