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GY62 XLJ

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,587 mi
Last recorded60,587 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 XLJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 60,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 54,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 48,123 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 43,455 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 39,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread 3mm + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 36,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 31,493 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 30,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 27,210 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres and N/S has a cut on sidewall but not exposing any cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 24,071 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 21,499 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 16,024 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 XLJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLJ registered?

GY62 XLJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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