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8 NC

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,415 mi
Last recorded26,415 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 NC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 26,415 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 25,837 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 24,495 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 23,663 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 22,401 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 22,400 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,371 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 18,469 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are slightly pitted inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 16,335 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 12,798 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 12,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 9,255 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 6,859 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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8 NC is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 NC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8 NC registered?

8 NC is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is 8 NC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 NC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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