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NJ12 NVG

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,687 mi
Last recorded47,687 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 NVG
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 47,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flex pipe corroded under plastic coatings. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe onto flex pipe corroded under plastic coatings. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flex pipe corroded under plastic coatings. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe onto flex pipe corroded under plastic coatings. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 44,034 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 44,034 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 40,092 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 39,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 35,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 35,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 32,158 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 29,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 26,662 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 26,662 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 22,703 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 18,836 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 16,104 miles

Under-Trays Fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 15,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2015 15,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NVG is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVG, 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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What year was NJ12 NVG registered?

NJ12 NVG is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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