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LC12 TTE

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,234 mi
Last recorded29,234 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 TTE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 29,234 miles

fuel cap strap snapped

full underbody protection fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2024 26,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jul 2023 21,016 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 17,427 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 14,915 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 14,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2020 14,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to or near to 1.5mm legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 13,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 12,804 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 10,150 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 6,921 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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LC12 TTE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC12 TTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC12 TTE registered?

LC12 TTE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is LC12 TTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 TTE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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