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YB62 MLV

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,154 mi
Last recorded129,154 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 MLV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 129,154 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 129,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 124,875 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 120,949 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 113,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 97,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 97,688 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 83,810 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 83,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,073 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 73,073 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 69,681 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 69,681 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 57,790 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,569 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 52,460 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 47,879 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 36,086 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 36,086 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YB62 MLV is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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What year was YB62 MLV registered?

YB62 MLV is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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