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NV62 HNJ

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,911 mi
Last recorded122,911 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 HNJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 122,911 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 107,635 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 99,906 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 89,781 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 81,696 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,706 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 75,394 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 75,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 70,046 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 70,045 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 61,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 61,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 49,286 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 49,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2015 37,216 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 20,210 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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NV62 HNJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red 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 NV62 HNJ, 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 NV62 HNJ registered?

NV62 HNJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is NV62 HNJ safe to buy?

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