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LB12 VVG

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,574 mi
Last recorded95,574 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 VVG
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 95,574 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 95,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 94,961 miles

suspension arm wishborne has excessive play both side n/s and o/s

Fail 10 Mar 2025 94,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension arm wishborne has excessive play both side n/s and o/s

Pass 11 Mar 2024 89,863 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 89,862 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))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 86,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged glass is missing ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

hi level stop lamp inop

Pass 24 Feb 2022 83,395 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear / rear swollen , corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper hi level stop lamp not working (wired?)

Pass 9 Feb 2021 79,723 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 79,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 75,581 miles

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

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

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

front washer jets have slightly reduced performance

Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,988 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,622 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,691 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,115 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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LB12 VVG is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB12 VVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB12 VVG registered?

LB12 VVG is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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