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HY62 MJJ

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,081 mi
Last recorded53,081 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 MJJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 53,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald on outer edge / 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 46,792 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 40,165 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 34,635 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 34,029 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 31,900 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 31,899 miles

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

Both front and rear pad sensors disconnected, although both secure.

N/S no. plate lamp dim.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2019 30,395 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 26,930 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 23,835 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 18,872 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 15,156 miles

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 MJJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black 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 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJJ, 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 MJJ registered?

HY62 MJJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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The MOT history for HY62 MJJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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