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YC62 WGV

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,110 mi
Last recorded56,110 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 WGV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 56,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 53,144 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 53,134 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 51,771 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 47,385 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 43,651 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 40,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front brake disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 37,258 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 34,136 miles

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

Front brake wear sensor not fitted to brake pad. Sensor isn't insecure at time of test and illuminates no warning lights.

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has some age related cracking and inner edge tread starting to wear unevenly, tread 3,5mm. No cords at time of test.

Fail 5 Oct 2019 34,061 miles

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

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

Front brake wear sensor not fitted to brake pad. Sensor isn't insecure at time of test and illuminates no warning lights.

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, sidewall grazed and inner edge worn. No cords revealed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has some age related cracking and inner edge tread starting to wear unevenly, tread 3,5mm. No cords at time of test.

Pass 20 Oct 2018 28,895 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 26,417 miles

bind on n/s/f wheel advise further investigation needed

n/s/f tyre low on tread,n/s/r tyre worn to wear indicators

Pass 26 Oct 2016 22,571 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 17,166 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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YC62 WGV is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC62 WGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC62 WGV registered?

YC62 WGV is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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