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P8 NXX

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,696 mi
Last recorded101,696 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 NXX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 101,696 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 101,342 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 88,515 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 88,513 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2024 75,374 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 64,663 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 58,066 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2022 58,066 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 47,531 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 32,463 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 32,037 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 32,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 30,144 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 30,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 23,211 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper

Pass 29 Feb 2016 18,662 miles

nail in offside rear tyre & slightly damaged side wall

Fail 29 Feb 2016 18,662 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre & slightly damaged side wall

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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P8 NXX is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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What year was P8 NXX registered?

P8 NXX is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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