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A8 LHX

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,551 mi
Last recorded55,551 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 LHX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 55,551 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 49,612 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 43,694 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 43,687 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 40,002 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 36,616 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 32,555 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 28,874 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 25,226 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 25,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 23,690 miles

Front washers weak just reach the screen

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

Nearside Front wiper poor/deteriorated

Offside Front Lower position lamp loose but not insecure

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on edges

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 20,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn unevenly on inner & outer edges

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 20,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn unevenly on inner & outer edges

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 16,498 miles

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

bulb failure light on

Fail 11 Jun 2015 12,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 12,539 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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A8 LHX is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 LHX registered?

A8 LHX is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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