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NV62 LWY

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,198 mi
Last recorded68,198 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 LWY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 68,198 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 67,244 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 66,042 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi spit

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 66,038 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front exhaust flexi spit

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 62,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 55,656 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 48,949 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted.... unable to examine some testable components

Pass 14 Sep 2020 44,693 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 39,555 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 30,252 miles

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))

both front tyres close to wear marks

undertrays & covers fitted ......unable to examine some components .

Pass 21 Sep 2017 24,119 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 24,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 20,667 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 16,096 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 15,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake discs surface corroded

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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NV62 LWY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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NV62 LWY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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