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NJ62 MXR

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,927 mi
Last recorded78,927 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 MXR
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 78,927 miles

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 16 Oct 2024 71,588 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 71,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2023 65,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 52,694 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 43,447 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 36,682 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 32,032 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 29,660 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 26,753 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 26,733 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 25,217 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,937 miles

oil level on min on dipstick

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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NJ62 MXR is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ62 MXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NJ62 MXR registered?

NJ62 MXR is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is NJ62 MXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ62 MXR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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