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LC12 ORA

2012 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,643 mi
Last recorded139,643 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 ORA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 139,643 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 134,431 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 134,423 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

off side rear brake binding.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 124,748 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 110,449 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 96,696 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 86,762 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 78,366 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 63,653 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 42,577 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,244 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 16,741 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 7,729 miles

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 ORA is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was LC12 ORA registered?

LC12 ORA is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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