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LD62 XAP

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,666 mi
Last recorded71,666 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 XAP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 71,666 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexible section in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2025 68,957 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 68,957 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 68,709 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 68,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 63,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2022 57,878 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,287 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 46,894 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 40,291 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 29,559 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 29,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 25,929 miles

all 4 tyres side wall cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2016 17,737 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 9,294 miles

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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LD62 XAP is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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 LD62 XAP registered?

LD62 XAP is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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