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N18 ALB

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,730 mi
Last recorded37,730 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 ALB
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 37,730 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 37,429 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 36,940 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 36,233 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 35,938 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 34,941 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 34,544 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 33,419 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,586 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 31,245 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,380 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 29,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,665 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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N18 ALB is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 50,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N18 ALB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N18 ALB?

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What year was N18 ALB registered?

N18 ALB is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is N18 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 ALB 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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