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YY62 RGZ

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,990 mi
Last recorded93,990 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 RGZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 93,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes swelling and bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads very low 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 93,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes swelling and bubbling under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads very low 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 87,963 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 80,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 80,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 73,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Very small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 73,001 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded under protective layer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Upper Windscreen chipped

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,476 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock absorber top mounts perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 62,216 miles

Front brake discs corroding on edges

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged on inner rim

Pass 16 Dec 2019 58,029 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 50,898 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 48,540 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 48,540 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 45,081 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 45,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 26,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YY62 RGZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY62 RGZ, 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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YY62 RGZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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