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NV12 LXE

2012 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,121 mi
Last recorded62,121 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 LXE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 62,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 58,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 58,820 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 55,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 51,863 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 51,863 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 47,854 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 43,315 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer

rear brakes sticking

Pass 18 Nov 2019 36,950 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 31,908 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 26,617 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 26,617 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 20,635 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

nearside rear brake sticking

Fail 18 Nov 2016 20,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre badly worn outer + cut outer

nearside rear brake sticking

Pass 14 Nov 2015 14,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front tyre wearing outer+ cuts outer sidewall

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

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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NV12 LXE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Blue 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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What year was NV12 LXE registered?

NV12 LXE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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