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OV62 JYT

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,608 mi
Last recorded149,608 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 JYT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 149,608 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 149,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 138,399 miles

nearside front ball joint worn

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

windscreen cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2023 130,867 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Advise screen cracked NEAR FAIL (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 130,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Advise screen cracked NEAR FAIL (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 126,466 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 124,826 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 122,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 119,386 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 119,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,671 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 117,671 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 111,706 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 109,186 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
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OV62 JYT is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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What year was OV62 JYT registered?

OV62 JYT is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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