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HY62 GXV

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,046 mi
Last recorded106,046 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 GXV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 106,046 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 106,043 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 98,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 98,483 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 SPLITS IN ALLOY (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 90,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 82,075 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 73,223 miles

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))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 63,863 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 55,512 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 55,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 45,736 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 45,736 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

TPMS indicating low tyre pressure.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 36,599 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 24,223 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 18,637 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 18,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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HY62 GXV is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY62 GXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY62 GXV registered?

HY62 GXV is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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