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NE55 RFC

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,793 mi
Last recorded87,793 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE55 RFC
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 87,793 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 77,532 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 67,019 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 58,072 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 52,384 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 48,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 43,330 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 43,330 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 37,467 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 37,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 32,158 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 26,290 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 18,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 18,960 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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NE55 RFC is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Blue 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 London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 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 London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NE55 RFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NE55 RFC is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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