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YB12 HJJ

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,133 mi
Last recorded96,133 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 HJJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 96,133 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 94,343 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 94,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 88,992 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 83,325 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 76,408 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 76,408 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 74,901 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 62,233 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 62,233 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,801 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 41,588 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 32,987 miles
Pass 14 May 2017 27,970 miles

engine covers fitted.

exhaust system slightly corroded.

sill covers fitted.

vehicle is fitted with under trays.

vehicle under body has slight surface rust.

Fail 14 May 2017 27,970 miles

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

engine covers fitted.

exhaust system slightly corroded.

sill covers fitted.

vehicle is fitted with under trays.

vehicle under body has slight surface rust.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre damaged sidewall

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 19,244 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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YB12 HJJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YB12 HJJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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