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L12 SYG

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

111,150 mi
Last recorded111,150 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 SYG
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 111,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 106,473 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 100,451 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 93,566 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front side /fog lights full of condensation

Pass 3 Aug 2022 87,265 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 87,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 82,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 76,761 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 71,641 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,883 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 60,528 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,187 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 53,185 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,206 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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L12 SYG is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L12 SYG, 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 L12 SYG registered?

L12 SYG is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is L12 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 SYG 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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