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LD62 GBY

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,754 mi
Last recorded20,754 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 GBY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 20,754 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 20,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 20,052 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 20,052 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 19,276 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 18,415 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 18,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 17,289 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 15,265 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 13,975 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 12,355 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 10,495 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 8,054 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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LD62 GBY is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LD62 GBY, 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 LD62 GBY registered?

LD62 GBY is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LD62 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 GBY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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