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NL12 NNR

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,372 mi
Last recorded91,372 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 NNR
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 91,372 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 91,362 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 79,428 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 69,499 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 66,954 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 66,948 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Daytime Running Lamp not working

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 60,310 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,845 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 56,845 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 47,527 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,135 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 35,135 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 30,095 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 30,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 25,368 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 19,929 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 18,147 miles

nail in nsf tyre

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 29 Sep 2015 18,147 miles

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

nail in nsf tyre

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 31 Oct 2014 15,535 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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NL12 NNR is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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NL12 NNR is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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