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NJ62 NHK

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,974 mi
Last recorded95,974 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 NHK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 95,974 miles

Nearside Front brake sensor wire is loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tpm is on

Fail 30 Sep 2025 95,974 miles

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

Nearside Front brake sensor wire is loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

tpm is on

Pass 11 Sep 2024 93,009 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 93,007 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 86,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 79,449 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 71,692 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under bonnet checks not carried out due to bonnet not opening.

Pass 12 Jun 2020 59,967 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 59,966 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level is low.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 25,528 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside front winscreen washer not working, but sufficient liquid to clear screen from offside

Pass 30 Apr 2018 35,429 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 34,433 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 34,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 27,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 27,661 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 21,020 miles

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

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 NHK is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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NJ62 NHK is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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