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NAT 870A

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,386 mi
Last recorded54,386 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAT 870A
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 54,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 52,779 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 52,777 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 52,586 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 48,721 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 39,850 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 32,541 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 29,709 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 25,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 21,769 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 18,482 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 15,422 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 12,111 miles

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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NAT 870A is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Red 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 NAT 870A registered?

NAT 870A is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is NAT 870A safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAT 870A 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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