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RO12 NCU

2012 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,544 mi
Last recorded108,544 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 NCU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 108,544 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 97,521 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under vehicle covers restrict view

Fail 26 Feb 2025 97,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under vehicle covers restrict view

Pass 31 Jan 2025 97,384 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 92,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 87,456 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 80,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,613 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,605 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,808 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 52,396 miles

offside front tyre worn close to limit, bold inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,926 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 30,318 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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RO12 NCU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RO12 NCU registered?

RO12 NCU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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