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NL62 FFM

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,867 mi
Last recorded72,867 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 FFM
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 72,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2025 72,867 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2024 68,396 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 68,396 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 63,266 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 63,266 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 57,759 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 52,772 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 52,770 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,642 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 44,059 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 36,908 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 31,453 miles

Offside Oil leak ()

front brakes starting to bind

front tyres worn on outer edges and low on tread

water pump leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,831 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,896 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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NL62 FFM is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Red 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 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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NL62 FFM is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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