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GY62 XLB

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,016 mi
Last recorded43,016 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 XLB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 43,016 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 43,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2025 42,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 42,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 36,103 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 34,234 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 32,426 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 30,537 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 29,064 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 27,724 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 26,020 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 25,988 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 23,221 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2016 18,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damaged to outer side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 13,434 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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GY62 XLB is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY62 XLB registered?

GY62 XLB is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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