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NJ12 NPO

2012 Mini Cooper D

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,489 mi
Last recorded67,489 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 NPO
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 67,489 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 67,489 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 63,499 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 63,499 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 60,370 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 60,370 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 57,714 miles

surface corrosion under body around rear suspension and braking but not effecting overall performance.

Fail 3 Nov 2021 57,714 miles

Central Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake warning lamp (1.1.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under body around rear suspension and braking but not effecting overall performance.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 55,511 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 52,414 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced lower bulb not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 52,386 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres have a bulge on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced lower bulb not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 47,526 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 47,526 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 42,482 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front tyres have age related cracking and nearside front has sidewall damage

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 37,846 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,152 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2015 31,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19 inch (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 inch (8.2.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NJ12 NPO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NJ12 NPO, 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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What year was NJ12 NPO registered?

NJ12 NPO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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