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OY12 NTJ

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,619 mi
Last recorded94,619 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 NTJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 94,619 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 86,356 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 86,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 77,332 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 72,237 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 72,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,388 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 66,063 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 66,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,072 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 62,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,740 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,835 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 43,494 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 23 Mar 2017 43,494 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,081 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,392 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

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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OY12 NTJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY12 NTJ, 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 OY12 NTJ registered?

OY12 NTJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is OY12 NTJ safe to buy?

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