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NL62 UPW

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,336 mi
Last recorded109,336 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 UPW
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 109,336 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 104,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 99,143 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 93,769 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 87,644 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 83,657 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 79,024 miles

light perishing both front tyres

Pass 7 Jan 2019 60,940 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,435 miles

Rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 33,144 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 26,791 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 26,784 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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NL62 UPW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL62 UPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NL62 UPW registered?

NL62 UPW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is NL62 UPW safe to buy?

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