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NL12 GXO

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,243 mi
Last recorded87,243 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 GXO
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 87,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 87,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 82,353 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 82,351 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil near and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp, inoperative

Fail 24 Feb 2023 81,409 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil near and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp, inoperative

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 25 Feb 2022 78,592 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet pull broken, bonnet can be opened by pulling the release cable

high level stop lamp is inoperative

tpms light is illuminated

Pass 19 Feb 2021 72,946 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 72,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 68,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,495 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2018 51,083 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 38,574 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Feb 2016 28,871 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 21,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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NL12 GXO is a 2012 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,288 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL12 GXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL12 GXO registered?

NL12 GXO is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for NL12 GXO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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