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NL12 UVR

2012 Mini First

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,122 mi
Last recorded83,122 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 UVR
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 83,122 miles

chips in windscreen

vehicle smokey on idle

Pass 4 Nov 2024 80,850 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

bonnet catch handle broken

chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Nov 2024 80,850 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and noisy (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

bonnet catch handle broken

chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2023 78,265 miles

Nearside Front Fog light lense damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2023 78,265 miles

Nearside Front Fog light lense damaged

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 76,768 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,107 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 60,202 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,153 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,166 miles

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked/poor aim

Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,508 miles

Engine cover hinder view to some testable items

N/s front position lamp lens broken

O/s & n/s front tyres are unevenly worn t, tread barely visible on n/s & close to legal minimum DOT = 4711 175/65/15 84h

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,407 miles

Front brake pads appear worn & thin

Wiper blades have split (front)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 33,407 miles

Front brake pads appear worn & thin

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Wiper blades have split (front)

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 UVR is a 2012 Mini First in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UVR, 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

How do I check the history of NL12 UVR?

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What year was NL12 UVR registered?

NL12 UVR is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is NL12 UVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 UVR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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