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Y2 ABG

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,090 mi
Last recorded76,090 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 ABG
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 76,090 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 67,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2024 67,093 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2023 57,812 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2022 51,601 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 45,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 42,506 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 42,506 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 38,300 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 38,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 30,140 miles

Mobility sealant expired.

Pass 29 Dec 2017 25,019 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 25,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 20,895 miles

Mobility sealant expired.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 15,751 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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Y2 ABG is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y2 ABG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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Y2 ABG is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 23 December 2012.

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