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SB62 NNZ

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,403 mi
Last recorded53,403 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 NNZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 53,403 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak sump plug area

Pass 20 Jan 2025 51,725 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underneath components

Fail 20 Jan 2025 51,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underneath components

Pass 23 Jan 2024 50,824 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some underneath components

Pass 3 Feb 2023 50,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 49,362 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 48,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 47,072 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 47,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 42,800 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 42,800 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slow application and release (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 37,986 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 29,639 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 25,322 miles

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

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

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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SB62 NNZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SB62 NNZ, 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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SB62 NNZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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