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L2 MEP

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,464 mi
Last recorded31,464 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 MEP
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 31,464 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 29,677 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 27,907 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 27,907 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 26,825 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 24,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 22,258 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 20,071 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 18,407 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 15,604 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 12,983 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 10,159 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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L2 MEP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L2 MEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L2 MEP registered?

L2 MEP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is L2 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 MEP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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