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LD62 NVM

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,815 mi
Last recorded92,815 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 NVM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2025 92,815 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HI LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 92,733 miles

Rear central stop lamp disconnected

Fail 21 Aug 2025 92,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 83,661 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 82,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT D-BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS, REAR BUSHES VERY SOFT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRE HEAVILY CRACKED AND PERISHED ON TYRE TREADS AND SIDEWALLS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 82,026 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR D-BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT D-BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS, REAR BUSHES VERY SOFT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRE HEAVILY CRACKED AND PERISHED ON TYRE TREADS AND SIDEWALLS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 74,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 74,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,069 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 63,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring view to some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2018 59,224 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,027 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 54,027 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 49,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,403 miles

Near side + off side front tyre valve slightly perished

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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LD62 NVM is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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LD62 NVM is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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