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AO62 LBG

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,318 mi
Last recorded48,318 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 LBG
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 48,318 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 48,318 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 47,905 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 47,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 47,377 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 1.6 to 2mm 195/55/16 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 41,439 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 35,350 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 29,646 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 27,049 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 27,049 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 23,854 miles

undershields fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2018 16,437 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 15,270 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 10,330 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 3,820 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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AO62 LBG is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO62 LBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO62 LBG registered?

AO62 LBG is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is AO62 LBG safe to buy?

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