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GY62 XLV

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,582 mi
Last recorded152,582 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 XLV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 152,582 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2025 151,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower BUMPER INNER COVER DAMAGED

Nearside Front NEARIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT INOP

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

REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened MINOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 151,072 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 146,037 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 146,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2023 141,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 125,824 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 123,602 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 112,980 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 103,361 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level low

Pass 22 Dec 2017 89,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 76,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 62,879 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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GY62 XLV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 50,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY62 XLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY62 XLV registered?

GY62 XLV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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The MOT history for GY62 XLV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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