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LC12 LFA

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,576 mi
Last recorded119,576 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 LFA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 119,576 miles

Front Subframe Slight corrosion

Offside Rear heatshield fastened to brake cable via zip tie

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet misaligned with headlights

Fail 30 Jun 2026 119,576 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low OSF/NSF (4.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe Slight corrosion

Offside Rear heatshield fastened to brake cable via zip tie

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet misaligned with headlights

Pass 28 Jun 2025 112,049 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 112,036 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 108,562 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 104,942 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 102,038 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade smearing

Fail 7 Jul 2022 102,038 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade smearing

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 95,670 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,742 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 79,409 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 63,159 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 63,040 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 48,919 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 May 2018 48,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 May 2017 35,025 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 35,025 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 May 2016 25,471 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,055 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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LC12 LFA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 57,372 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 Mini (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC12 LFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC12 LFA registered?

LC12 LFA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 11 May 2012.

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