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EA62 NMV

2012 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,001 mi
Last recorded96,001 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 NMV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 96,001 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 90,747 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 90,746 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 85,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 80,827 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,444 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 67,939 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 67,893 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 53,566 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 33,455 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 33,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 22,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on edges, advise change. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn smooth on edges, advise change. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 17,393 miles

Both front tyres, low on edges.

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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EA62 NMV is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA62 NMV registered?

EA62 NMV is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 10 November 2012.

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