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NJ62 MVW

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,814 mi
Last recorded77,814 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 MVW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 77,814 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 75,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 75,267 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 71,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 67,203 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 63,432 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 58,748 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 56,924 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 56,924 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 55,366 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,313 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,922 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 48,922 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 37,145 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,471 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 14,420 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 6,183 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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NJ62 MVW is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NJ62 MVW registered?

NJ62 MVW is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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