CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY62 HNJ

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,591 mi
Last recorded64,591 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 HNJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 64,591 miles

Rear Heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2025 64,591 miles

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

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2024 61,253 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 56,722 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Aug 2023 56,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 51,009 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 43,882 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 42,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 4 Nov 2020 42,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 4 Nov 2019 39,816 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexi in poor condition.

full undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 35,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

full undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 30,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 30,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 23,570 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 23,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 17,231 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
Full Mini Cooper reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY62 HNJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY62 HNJ?

You can check the full history of HY62 HNJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY62 HNJ registered?

HY62 HNJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is HY62 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 HNJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY62 HNJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY62 HNJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.