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R29 NYK

2014 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

88,003 mi
Last recorded88,003 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 NYK
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 88,003 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2026 98,509 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 98,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 84,110 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriated but leaking gases

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 84,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriated but leaking gases

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 91,152 miles

Front under tray fixings loose

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight play at both inner rack joints

Pass 26 Apr 2024 80,614 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 80,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 83,363 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 77,228 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 77,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 76,508 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 76,508 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2022 75,319 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))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 73,881 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 73,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 65,846 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

under body trays fitted restricting view on some testable items

Fail 9 Sep 2021 65,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

under body trays fitted restricting view on some testable items

Pass 27 Apr 2021 70,116 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 70,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,830 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 67,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,714 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,600 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 44,580 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,741 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 41,627 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 45,277 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 35,712 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 36,495 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,462 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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R29 NYK is a 2014 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R29 NYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 12 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R29 NYK is a 2014 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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