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YY12 OBF

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,695 mi
Last recorded142,695 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 OBF
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 142,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 117,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 90,970 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 74,825 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 45,959 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 45,952 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 45,982 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 43,090 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 43,090 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint all four (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 38,722 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 35,736 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 31,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 31,182 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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YY12 OBF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY12 OBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY12 OBF registered?

YY12 OBF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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