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YG62 VPV

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,586 mi
Last recorded68,586 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 VPV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 68,586 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 68,586 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 64,284 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 60,465 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) s ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter seeping grease

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bush has play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced dull/dim when illuminated (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear trailing arm mounting brackets corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 60,440 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) s ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter seeping grease

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bush has play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced dull/dim when illuminated (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear trailing arm mounting brackets corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 55,406 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 55,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 50,114 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))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 46,569 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 39,054 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Off side and near side front suspension arm rear bushes has slight movement

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 32,629 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,727 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 15,545 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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YG62 VPV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 57,372 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 (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG62 VPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YG62 VPV registered?

YG62 VPV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is YG62 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 VPV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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