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YG62 WLN

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,231 mi
Last recorded87,231 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 WLN
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 87,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 78,472 miles

unable to complete rest of test front steering and rear unable to jack up due to broken spring

Fail 11 Jan 2024 78,472 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

unable to complete rest of test front steering and rear unable to jack up due to broken spring

Pass 4 Jan 2023 62,349 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 58,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Dec 2020 54,368 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 2 Jan 2020 51,017 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 in rear ()

rear disc.s slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 44,754 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 37,865 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 37,865 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 30,408 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 30,408 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 21,711 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,456 miles

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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YG62 WLN is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG62 WLN, 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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YG62 WLN is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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