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YB61 HGY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,544 mi
Last recorded81,544 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 HGY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 81,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 74,189 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 69,384 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 59,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 52,994 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,125 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 50,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 49,959 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 47,045 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear 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 8 Oct 2018 42,003 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine bay and under trays fitted unable to check some conponents

Pass 5 Oct 2017 36,713 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,072 miles

slight oil leak from turbo

Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,238 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 19,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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YB61 HGY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB61 HGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB61 HGY registered?

YB61 HGY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YB61 HGY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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