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LB62 LYZ

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,227 mi
Last recorded81,227 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 LYZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 81,227 miles

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/f shockabsorber damp.

Suspect brake pipes corroded unable to inspect fully due to being coated.

Underside corroded in places.

Pass 28 Nov 2024 77,144 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 70,902 miles

O/s/r brake wear indicator sensor disconnected.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 5 Dec 2023 70,902 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/s/r brake wear indicator sensor disconnected.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 5 Dec 2022 64,406 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 59,634 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 53,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edge and tyre also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 53,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outside edge and tyre also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 47,406 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 47,406 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 38,827 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 28,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 18,855 miles

N/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges and cuts in tread recommend replacement soon.

O/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges and cuts in tread close to limit.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 13,065 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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LB62 LYZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB62 LYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LB62 LYZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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