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L88 ENG

2012 Mini Cooper S

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,668 mi
Last recorded71,668 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 ENG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 71,668 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement detected after carrying road test after completing repairs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement detected after carrying out road test after completing repairs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers present (restricting viewing of components)

engine undertray present (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners present (restricting viewing of components)

underfloor panels present (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 4 Dec 2025 71,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall area (2054517) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Outer sill covers present (restricting viewing of components)

engine undertray present (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners present (restricting viewing of components)

underfloor panels present (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 12 Jul 2024 67,860 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 62,594 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 49,765 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 38,660 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 28,650 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 14,109 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 12,142 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 10,317 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 10,317 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 3,867 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 3,867 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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L88 ENG is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L88 ENG registered?

L88 ENG is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is L88 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 ENG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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