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LC12 SJV

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,092 mi
Last recorded79,092 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 SJV
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 79,092 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 79,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 73,263 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 73,263 miles

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 70,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Out of shape 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 65,999 miles

Engine undertray can't see under engine

Fail 5 Apr 2023 65,999 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine undertray can't see under engine

Pass 6 Apr 2022 59,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 59,975 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 50,493 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 43,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 38,970 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 38,970 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))

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

Offside front tyre low

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and perished

Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,382 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 28,126 miles

Near side rear tyre cut on outer wall, no cords exposed

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,828 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 21,828 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 15,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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LC12 SJV is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC12 SJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC12 SJV registered?

LC12 SJV is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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