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NJ12 NNL

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,900 mi
Last recorded130,900 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 NNL
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 130,900 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 130,900 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 125,034 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 120,375 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 120,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre Below Legal Limit ,Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 111,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 111,632 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 93,711 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,778 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,626 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,253 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,866 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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NJ12 NNL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ12 NNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NJ12 NNL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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