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SH62 DYG

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,174 mi
Last recorded43,174 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 DYG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 43,174 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 38,927 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 38,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 34,797 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 32,771 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 32,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 27,160 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 26,036 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 26,032 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides inner faces excessively pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 23,878 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2019 21,968 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2018 19,334 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully test some items

Fail 10 Oct 2018 19,334 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to fully test some items

Pass 13 Oct 2017 14,362 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully test some items

Fail 12 Oct 2017 14,362 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

under trays fitted unable to fully test some items

Pass 25 Oct 2016 9,399 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 7,674 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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SH62 DYG is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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SH62 DYG is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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