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YR12 NWP

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,025 mi
Last recorded122,025 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NWP
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 122,025 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 118,509 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 115,337 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 108,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 29 Apr 2022 108,473 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative provides no fluid to headlamps (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 3 Apr 2021 97,670 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 97,670 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 97,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 97,600 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 91,231 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,036 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,865 miles

Coolant level below min service due

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 75,863 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant level below min service due

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,498 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 50,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 May 2015 50,921 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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YR12 NWP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR12 NWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR12 NWP registered?

YR12 NWP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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