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SB62 NPE

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,508 mi
Last recorded73,508 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 NPE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 73,508 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 73,508 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 71,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 67,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 63,748 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 63,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 61,314 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,935 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 57,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 56,143 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 52,107 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 47,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 38,715 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake level warning and serv ind lamps on

Pass 17 Dec 2015 28,819 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edge

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

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

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