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LJ12 NPC

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,687 mi
Last recorded102,687 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 NPC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2026 102,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 91,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner disc face corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 85,880 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 81,976 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 77,398 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 77,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 57,673 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,635 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,686 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 39,778 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 37,750 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,780 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 30,780 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 23,857 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,359 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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LJ12 NPC is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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What year was LJ12 NPC registered?

LJ12 NPC is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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