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NA12 NLJ

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,035 mi
Last recorded72,035 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 NLJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 72,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded and slight blow

Fail 30 Mar 2026 72,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded and slight blow

Pass 31 Mar 2025 67,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Apr 2024 62,622 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 57,971 miles

chips in front windscreen

Fail 3 Apr 2023 57,971 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

chips in front windscreen

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Apr 2022 53,744 miles

crack in front windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2021 49,263 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 46,862 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 42,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 37,992 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 33,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,512 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 29,512 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,389 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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NA12 NLJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NA12 NLJ registered?

NA12 NLJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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