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YK62 WGX

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,344 mi
Last recorded87,344 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WGX
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 87,344 miles

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

parking brake requirement only just met

Pass 4 Oct 2024 82,770 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 82,769 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 71,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 65,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner edge distorted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre Inner edge distorted And cracking in Treads

Pass 11 Aug 2021 58,976 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 58,976 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 51,159 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 51,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2018 47,604 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,505 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 39,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread has small cut in but no cords can be seen.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 16,054 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 16,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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YK62 WGX is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 52,152 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 Countryman Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK62 WGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK62 WGX registered?

YK62 WGX is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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