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NL62 YAY

2012 Mini Cooper

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,653 mi
Last recorded119,653 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 YAY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 119,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule into flexi pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule into flexi pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 119,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule into flexi pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule into flexi pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 113,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge [ON LIMIT] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge[ON LIMIT] (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake has no reserve travel

Fail 13 Jan 2025 113,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge [ON LIMIT] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge[ON LIMIT] (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake has no reserve travel

Pass 23 Jan 2024 105,384 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 93,488 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 83,898 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,032 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 73,404 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,693 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,195 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 52,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,397 miles

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,154 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 32,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NL62 YAY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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.

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NL62 YAY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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