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NL12 YRC

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,152 mi
Last recorded96,152 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YRC
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 96,152 miles

underbody floor covers fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 21 May 2025 92,508 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2025 92,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 88,450 miles

Front exhaust flex joint starting to leak may need attention shortly

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Fail 25 Mar 2024 88,450 miles

Front exhaust flex joint starting to leak may need attention shortly

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

unable to see all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 17 Mar 2023 83,705 miles

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 9 Mar 2022 81,683 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 81,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 70,678 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 46,699 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,894 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,042 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,522 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,896 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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NL12 YRC is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL12 YRC registered?

NL12 YRC is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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