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L12 SBR

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,592 mi
Last recorded59,592 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 SBR
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 59,592 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 59,377 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,343 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 59,188 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 58,845 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 55,776 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2020 50,629 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 50,629 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 50,564 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 45,312 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 36,380 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 28,570 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 22,715 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 22,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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L12 SBR is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L12 SBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L12 SBR registered?

L12 SBR is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is L12 SBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 SBR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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