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YG62 WSV

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,265 mi
Last recorded71,265 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 WSV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 71,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 64,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 64,622 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 60,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering assembly (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 60,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering assembly (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 54,136 miles

Nearside Rear wheel grab whilst rotated

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2022 54,095 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel grab whilst rotated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2021 50,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight wheel grab

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 50,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight wheel grab

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 48,388 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering has slight play

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 37,383 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 36,284 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play on inner track rod/rack (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 33,706 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 30,136 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 29,924 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 29,924 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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YG62 WSV is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red 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 Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YG62 WSV is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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