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YF62 HBL

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,881 mi
Last recorded61,881 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 HBL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 61,881 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 59,318 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 54,560 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 51,510 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 47,978 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 47,970 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Due to heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Due to heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 44,675 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread replace asap. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 42,335 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 40,778 miles

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

both front tyres have slight cracking

Fail 13 Dec 2019 40,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55 r16 87v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front tyres have slight cracking

both rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2018 39,056 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 39,056 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 37,817 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2016 36,163 miles

front brake disc worn

Fail 14 Dec 2016 36,163 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake disc worn

Pass 8 Dec 2015 34,648 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 34,648 miles

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

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

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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YF62 HBL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF62 HBL, 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.

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YF62 HBL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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