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FL12 NGU

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,331 mi
Last recorded132,331 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 NGU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 132,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 124,542 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 118,468 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Apr 2024 118,401 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre puncture has been repaired incorrectly and illegally.

Pass 28 Apr 2023 112,494 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 112,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 106,126 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 106,126 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2021 97,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 90,095 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 87,985 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,889 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 62,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 54,934 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 46,114 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,939 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 36,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FL12 NGU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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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What year was FL12 NGU registered?

FL12 NGU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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