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YR62 LXL

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,444 mi
Last recorded96,444 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 LXL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 96,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front washers weak

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 92,738 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 88,919 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 81,202 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 72,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 70,100 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 70,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 64,361 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 64,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 57,919 miles

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Fail 19 Feb 2018 57,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,586 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,598 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,886 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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YR62 LXL is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR62 LXL registered?

YR62 LXL is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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