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LD12 OOJ

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,453 mi
Last recorded47,453 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 OOJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 47,453 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 47,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 45,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axle.

Fail 3 Feb 2025 45,243 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axle.

Pass 29 Jan 2024 42,380 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 40,346 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 38,661 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 38,639 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 34,964 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 33,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 30,811 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 26,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 3mm, minor damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,742 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 18,693 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 14,079 miles

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 14,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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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LD12 OOJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black 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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What year was LD12 OOJ registered?

LD12 OOJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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