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NJ12 NVP

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,057 mi
Last recorded98,057 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 NVP
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 98,057 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 90,794 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 83,715 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 80,130 miles

Rear - Brake disc/s worn, but not excessively

Pass 30 Jul 2022 74,575 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 67,138 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 58,728 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 58,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 34,811 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 34,811 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 34,711 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 32,821 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 31,528 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,831 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 22,805 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 21,951 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f bottom ball joint has the wrong nut fitted

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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NJ12 NVP is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ12 NVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJ12 NVP registered?

NJ12 NVP is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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