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LJ61 NLZ

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,153 mi
Last recorded72,153 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 NLZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 72,153 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 72,096 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,989 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 63,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 63,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Feb 2021 63,606 miles

General underbody corrosion front and rear

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 63,606 miles

General underbody corrosion front and rear

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 62,870 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,813 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,268 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,161 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 30,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wiper blades starting to split

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 22 Jan 2015 30,532 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

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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LJ61 NLZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LJ61 NLZ registered?

LJ61 NLZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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