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J88 NEX

2012 Mini Cooper D

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,757 mi
Last recorded52,757 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 NEX
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 52,757 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 51,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 49,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate yellow colour faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 49,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate yellow colour faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 47,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has deep cut on inner sidewall but to to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 45,858 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 43,945 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 43,943 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 42,252 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 39,643 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 36,554 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 32,986 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 32,986 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,350 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 27,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 21,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,178 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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J88 NEX is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J88 NEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J88 NEX registered?

J88 NEX is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is J88 NEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 NEX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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