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NL12 GXS

2012 Mini First

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,243 mi
Last recorded53,243 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 GXS
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 53,243 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 50,725 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 50,725 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 47,311 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 47,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2023 43,252 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 39,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Apr 2021 35,521 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 35,403 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 31,076 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 25,660 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 20,237 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 17,045 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 17,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear tyre --cracks to outer wall

Pass 22 Apr 2016 15,965 miles

all 4 tyres have small splits around outer walls and treads

Pass 23 Apr 2015 15,208 miles

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 GXS is a 2012 Mini First in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXS, 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.

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What year was NL12 GXS registered?

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

Is NL12 GXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 GXS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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