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NL62 GEK

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,552 mi
Last recorded95,552 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 GEK
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 95,552 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 88,716 miles

engine oil leaking

exhaust heat shield insecure

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated and leaking slightly

Fail 20 Sep 2024 88,716 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine oil leaking

exhaust heat shield insecure

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated and leaking slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2023 80,468 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges and wearing close to the limit

both rear brake pipes corroded

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 80,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

both front tyres worn on the edges and wearing close to the limit

both rear brake pipes corroded

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 72,956 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 72,956 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 60,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front pipe flexy splitting

runflat light on

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,500 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 49,088 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

oil level on min level

Pass 13 Nov 2018 41,384 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 34,270 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 34,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 28,244 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 20,377 miles

Nearside Front 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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NL62 GEK is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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NL62 GEK is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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