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FG12 LVZ

2012 Mini One D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,187 mi
Last recorded129,187 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 LVZ
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 129,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 127,630 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 125,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 125,337 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 125,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 125,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant low

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 114,867 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 103,732 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,912 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2019 85,845 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 76,068 miles

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,589 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape, tread badly perished, possible internal structure has failed.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 66,589 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape, tread badly perished, possible internal structure has failed.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 57,093 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 57,093 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,428 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One D?

Based on 16,090 MOT tests across 1,719 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Registration plate lamp not working 58
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FG12 LVZ is a 2012 Mini One D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 66,702 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 One D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG12 LVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG12 LVZ registered?

FG12 LVZ is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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