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YF61 ZXR

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,374 mi
Last recorded113,374 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 ZXR
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 113,374 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 104,746 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 104,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 96,603 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 90,440 miles

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))

engine cover and undertrays preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Aug 2021 85,463 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,988 miles

Engine covers and under trays, preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays and plastic covers fitted to underside

Pass 16 May 2018 59,371 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 46,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 33,761 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 27,086 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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YF61 ZXR is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF61 ZXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF61 ZXR registered?

YF61 ZXR is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is YF61 ZXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 ZXR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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