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LB61 NEN

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,936 mi
Last recorded78,936 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 NEN
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 78,936 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 77,334 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 76,091 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,468 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 74,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 72,332 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 71,202 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,116 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 69,116 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 69,082 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 61,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 54,437 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 50,753 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 50,753 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,043 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,798 miles

bonnet pull broken

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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LB61 NEN is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB61 NEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LB61 NEN registered?

LB61 NEN is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 12 February 2012.

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