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SH62 YSS

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,191 mi
Last recorded49,191 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 YSS
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 49,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

brake dust shields corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 27 May 2026 49,191 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 45,069 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 45,067 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 41,137 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 36,474 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 33,994 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 33,987 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb holder corroded in place (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 27,449 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 24,414 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led in unit not working/flickering (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 23,826 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 23,821 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 22,998 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread section

slight movement detected at both front suspension arm (rear bushes)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 21,540 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 18,777 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 16,905 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 16,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 13,355 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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SH62 YSS is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SH62 YSS is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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