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YR62 LXY

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,161 mi
Last recorded96,161 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 LXY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 96,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pipe badly corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2025 96,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pipe badly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024 93,386 miles

Front subframe rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2023 88,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 88,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 84,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,376 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 75,145 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front headlamp levelling sensor arm broken

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 75,145 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp levelling sensor arm broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 69,023 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 69,023 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 59,298 miles

Nearside Front DRL light illuminating

Offside Front DRL light illuminating

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,417 miles

covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2017 53,417 miles

Brake performance not tested no oil in engine (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested lack of oil (7.4.B.1)

covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,382 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 30,870 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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YR62 LXY is a 2012 Mini Cooper S 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 Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR62 LXY registered?

YR62 LXY is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YR62 LXY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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