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YR12 NWE

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,630 mi
Last recorded121,630 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NWE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 121,630 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 118,456 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 115,977 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 115,977 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 106,627 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 94,814 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 83,864 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 79,661 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))

both front exhaust rubbers split had temp repair

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,926 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall slight damage

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 72,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall slight damage

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 66,706 miles

Stone chips in window screen

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

Nearside front tyre got chunk out sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,695 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,034 miles

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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YR12 NWE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR12 NWE, 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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What year was YR12 NWE registered?

YR12 NWE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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