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YK12 OVR

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,602 mi
Last recorded79,602 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 OVR
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 79,602 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 76,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 69,653 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2023 59,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO CORDS SOON 195/55/16V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO CORDS SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 50,162 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 46,285 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 46,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,136 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 43,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,504 miles

both rear tyres close to wearbands

Fail 15 Mar 2019 37,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres close to wearbands

Pass 16 Mar 2018 31,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 23,305 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 17,281 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 11,278 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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YK12 OVR is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White 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 YK12 OVR, 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 YK12 OVR registered?

YK12 OVR is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YK12 OVR safe to buy?

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