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YG62 SJV

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,153 mi
Last recorded74,153 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 SJV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 74,153 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 73,105 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 73,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 71,633 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 60,996 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 49,901 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2020 43,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2019 36,805 miles

plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 12 Nov 2019 36,803 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2018 28,573 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 25,369 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 22,378 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 22,378 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 18,562 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 18,562 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Coolant leaking from water pump

Pass 21 Jan 2015 14,436 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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YG62 SJV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 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 Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG62 SJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG62 SJV registered?

YG62 SJV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is YG62 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 SJV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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