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NL62 YPR

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,424 mi
Last recorded70,424 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 YPR
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 70,424 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Is swelling beneath the plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The near and offside at the brake hose is swelling beneath the plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 66,266 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 66,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 64,953 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 62,229 miles

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

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

Rear heatshield slightly loose

Pass 7 Oct 2022 59,039 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,953 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 55,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 53,410 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 53,410 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 49,649 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 43,943 miles

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

Offside wiper smearing windscreen slightly at time of inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2017 36,418 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 28,363 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 28 Nov 2016 28,363 miles

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

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 10 Nov 2015 19,162 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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NL62 YPR is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL62 YPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NL62 YPR registered?

NL62 YPR is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is NL62 YPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL62 YPR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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