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LC12 YBV

2012 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,993 mi
Last recorded86,993 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 YBV
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 86,993 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 82,481 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 82,479 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 77,908 miles

Nearside Front tyre fitted wrong (inside/outside)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2024 77,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre fitted wrong (inside/outside)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2023 69,893 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 65,440 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 61,814 miles

Front brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Pass 8 Feb 2020 58,013 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 58,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 55,937 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,163 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 51,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear childs seat fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,418 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 48,406 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YBV is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YBV is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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