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LC62 JKV

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,823 mi
Last recorded70,823 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 JKV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,823 miles

coolant low and leaking

front subframe corroded

front tyres mismatched (nearside runflat type)

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2025 70,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres abnormally worn close to limit and perished/splitting

coolant low and leaking

front brake discs very worn/lipped

front subframe corroded

front tyres mismatched (nearside runflat type)

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 67,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 63,271 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,254 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,203 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 63,583 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 44,949 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 36,453 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 29,503 miles

Nearside Front seatback has free play when locked upright

Offside Front seatback has free play when locked upright

Pass 23 Oct 2017 23,824 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 19,155 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 18,168 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 16,380 miles

Non Runflats on Rear

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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LC62 JKV is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC62 JKV registered?

LC62 JKV is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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