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LB12 XHF

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,107 mi
Last recorded57,107 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 XHF
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 57,107 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 57,055 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 51,496 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

slight distortion nearside rear inner tyre tread

Fail 20 Apr 2024 51,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

slight distortion nearside rear inner tyre tread

Pass 12 Apr 2023 43,518 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 40,293 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 33,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 29,442 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 24,889 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 24,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 18,130 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 13,896 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 7,750 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 7,738 miles

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 XHF is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XHF, 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 XHF registered?

LB12 XHF is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is LB12 XHF safe to buy?

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