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LB12 VDP

2012 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,621 mi
Last recorded70,621 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 VDP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 70,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 65,119 miles

front brake disc worn

n/s and o/s front suspension arm worn

n/s front tyre damage but not showing cord

Fail 6 Nov 2024 65,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

front brake disc worn

n/s and o/s front suspension arm worn

n/s front tyre damage but not showing cord

Pass 17 May 2023 54,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner outer edges worn out best replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner completely worn out need replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre is out of shape inner worn out at an angle best replace asap

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 42,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Middle of tyre tread is raised slighty compared to inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Middle of tyre tread is raised slighty compared to inner and outer edges of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 28,969 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 21,894 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 19,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 17,131 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 15,496 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 14,033 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 12,732 miles

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 VDP is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Silver 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 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDP is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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