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GJ62 NLY

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,970 mi
Last recorded91,970 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 NLY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 91,970 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 85,695 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 85,695 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2024 77,283 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2022 68,208 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,285 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 54,711 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 54,709 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 48,138 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2019 48,138 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,841 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,581 miles

Nearside Rear Slight bind on brake

Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,061 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 35,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,995 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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GJ62 NLY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red 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 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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GJ62 NLY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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