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YC62 OVN

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,296 mi
Last recorded74,296 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 OVN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 74,296 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 74,296 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 63,006 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive os drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 63,006 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive os drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 58,275 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 58,275 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 52,986 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 47,129 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 47,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 45,047 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 45,047 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 40,416 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,937 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 30,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Found to be in very deteriorated condition, with numerous surface cuts and abnormal wear evident at outer shoulder. Very close to minimum legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit In generally poor condition. Surface perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 25,158 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,678 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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YC62 OVN is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC62 OVN registered?

YC62 OVN is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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