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EX12 NGZ

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,731 mi
Last recorded99,731 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 NGZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 99,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 99,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 99,643 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 99,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 94,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 94,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 87,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Reversing Lamp?

Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2020 82,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished and cracking poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished and cracking poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 64,440 miles

Rear tyres perishing on sidewalls and in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,712 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,026 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 17,540 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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EX12 NGZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EX12 NGZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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