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YJ62 VJG

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,049 mi
Last recorded114,049 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ62 VJG
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 114,049 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 114,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 113,394 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 109,280 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 109,278 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 100,894 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 92,097 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 84,299 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 78,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 78,378 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 69,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 54,634 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 40,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,809 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,148 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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YJ62 VJG is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ62 VJG, 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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What year was YJ62 VJG registered?

YJ62 VJG is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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