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LB12 AUR

2012 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,912 mi
Last recorded52,912 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 AUR
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 52,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also flat spotting (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 50,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Multiple flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 50,200 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Multiple flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 47,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 43,788 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 43,788 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,965 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 36,320 miles

Nearside Front door and body damage no sharp edges

Fail 21 Sep 2020 36,318 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front door and body damage no sharp edges

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 32,147 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 29,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 25,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 25,748 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/R17 84V Continental (Run flat tyre ) (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer tread

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 19,538 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 14,282 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 14,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LB12 AUR is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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LB12 AUR is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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