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LB12 AYM

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,570 mi
Last recorded89,570 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 AYM
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 89,570 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 89,570 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 76,455 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 76,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 66,910 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working and insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 60,730 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 60,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

low engine coolant

Pass 12 Mar 2021 53,147 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 53,147 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 44,163 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 32,027 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight wear to inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2018 26,904 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 25,821 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 20,464 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 15,749 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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LB12 AYM is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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LB12 AYM is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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