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N55 HLT

2012 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,886 mi
Last recorded80,886 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 HLT
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 80,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 79,024 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 79,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 74,223 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 69,914 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,767 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 65,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 58,208 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on inner edge. n/s front just ok (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 48,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,556 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,980 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 18,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N55 HLT is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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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N55 HLT is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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