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NG12 DMU

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,000 mi
Last recorded83,000 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 DMU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 83,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot is twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is on 2.8mm also has wear to the outer edge and cracking to tyre due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is on 3mm and also has wear to the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

trims, covers on unable to visually check components

Fail 2 Dec 2025 83,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot is twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is on 2.8mm also has wear to the outer edge and cracking to tyre due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is on 3mm and also has wear to the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

trims, covers on unable to visually check components

Pass 9 Dec 2024 81,907 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 75,348 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 71,045 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 65,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 56,836 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,498 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 51,504 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 46,365 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 40,623 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,649 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 34,649 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2015 24,403 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,881 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,013
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Registration plate lamp not working 13
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NG12 DMU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 63,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG12 DMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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NG12 DMU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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