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NL62 FNA

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,863 mi
Last recorded41,863 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 FNA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 41,863 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 39,141 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 39,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2024 35,872 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 35,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 31,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 26,320 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 25,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 23,372 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 23,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 21,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 18,302 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 15,173 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 12,069 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

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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NL62 FNA is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue 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 NL62 FNA registered?

NL62 FNA is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is NL62 FNA safe to buy?

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