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YG62 WTO

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,383 mi
Last recorded93,383 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 WTO
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 93,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR "P" BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR "P" BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 86,141 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 73,883 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 73,883 miles

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

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 17 Aug 2021 59,645 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 59,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Very low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp level sensor is damaged (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Very low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,629 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 52,629 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 50,310 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 46,204 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 46,056 miles

both rear tyre on 3mm

front pads getting low

Fail 9 Apr 2018 46,056 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both rear tyre on 3mm

front pads getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,152 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 33,621 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,215 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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YG62 WTO is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG62 WTO registered?

YG62 WTO is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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