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FT12 NLZ

2012 Mini Cooper S

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,553 mi
Last recorded70,553 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 NLZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 70,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 67,543 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 58,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 46,170 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 40,463 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 37,310 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 32,314 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 32,293 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 29,139 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 25,358 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 21,251 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 16,040 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 16,040 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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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FT12 NLZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT12 NLZ registered?

FT12 NLZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is FT12 NLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 NLZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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