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LB62 LZC

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,181 mi
Last recorded60,181 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 LZC
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 60,181 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 60,181 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 58,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 58,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 57,021 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 57,021 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 52,745 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 52,745 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 47,220 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 44,385 miles

Central Rear Bumper not fully secure at lower part.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Has two little cuts. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two little cuts on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear The pads wear sensor wire is not exactly in place so is slightly chaffing on brake hose.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking on tread. ( manufacturer code 2214 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The sticker at nearside of windscreen inside swept are should be removed.

Fail 29 Jan 2020 44,385 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working Also, the nearside one jets are low. (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Excessively deteriorated. (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Bumper not fully secure at lower part.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Has two little cuts. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two little cuts on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear The pads wear sensor wire is not exactly in place so is slightly chaffing on brake hose.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking on tread. ( manufacturer code 2214 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

The sticker at nearside of windscreen inside swept are should be removed.

Pass 17 Jan 2019 38,926 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 38,926 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 32,839 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 25,914 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2015 19,307 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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LB62 LZC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LB62 LZC, 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 LB62 LZC registered?

LB62 LZC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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The MOT history for LB62 LZC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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