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YR62 EYC

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,092 mi
Last recorded115,092 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 EYC
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 115,092 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 115,092 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 114,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 112,848 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 112,847 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 109,945 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 109,945 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 106,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 101,732 miles

Exhaust gas leaking under bonnet

Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,496 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 95,496 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,912 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,137 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 75,137 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,047 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,152 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 30,777 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 30,777 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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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YR62 EYC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YR62 EYC, 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 YR62 EYC registered?

YR62 EYC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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