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LB12 UOW

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,053 mi
Last recorded73,053 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 UOW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 73,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 64,664 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 57,527 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 57,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 49,083 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 45,458 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 40,327 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 35,662 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 32,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 29,202 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x1 ()

Pass 19 May 2017 25,109 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 22,135 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 17,170 miles

cut on n/s front tyre outer wall

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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LB12 UOW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB12 UOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB12 UOW registered?

LB12 UOW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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