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OV12 NJK

2012 Mini Cooper D

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,562 mi
Last recorded138,562 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 NJK
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 138,562 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 134,572 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 134,572 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 124,824 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 117,338 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 117,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating also obvious uneven wear across axle. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 112,070 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 112,070 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 104,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 91,291 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 91,291 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 71,614 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 71,612 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2016 66,123 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 52,714 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 52,652 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 52,581 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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OV12 NJK is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OV12 NJK, 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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OV12 NJK is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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