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WG12 YMM

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,129 mi
Last recorded116,129 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 YMM
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 116,129 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 116,068 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 104,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 98,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 98,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 89,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge pass at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 87,556 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 83,899 miles

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2019 71,113 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 59,795 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 59,795 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 51,561 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,814 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 30,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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WG12 YMM is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG12 YMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG12 YMM is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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