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LC12 LLR

2012 Mini Cooper S

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,496 mi
Last recorded180,496 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 LLR
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 180,496 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 173,360 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 165,803 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 165,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 149,644 miles

DPF blocking warning coming on.

Fail 7 Nov 2022 149,612 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

DPF blocking warning coming on.

Front wheel wheel bearings will require checking on retest(unable to check due to binding)

Pass 27 Jul 2020 135,834 miles

Floor covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 135,834 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Floor covers fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 117,709 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 92,513 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 92,513 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 81,557 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 69,201 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 69,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 56,011 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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LC12 LLR is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC12 LLR is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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