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NL62 TLU

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,410 mi
Last recorded101,410 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 TLU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 101,410 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 101,410 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres sidewalls bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 99,276 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant stains on thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 of 20 high level stop lamp bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 97,018 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolant bottle is empty

Pass 6 Mar 2023 94,363 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2022 92,883 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,794 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 90,185 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 90,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 88,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,056 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 59,434 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 59,434 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 44,604 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,570 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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NL62 TLU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black 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 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL62 TLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NL62 TLU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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