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LG12 UTX

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,701 mi
Last recorded117,701 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 UTX
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 117,701 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip middle. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 115,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and signs of cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

chip in front screen lower centre.

metal clutch pipe corroded.

n/s/r brake disc outer surface light corrosion.

Pass 10 Jan 2023 115,268 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 110,728 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 101,516 miles

floor and sill covers fitted

tested when wet

vehicle inspection warning lamp on

Fail 15 Jan 2021 101,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face heavily corroded and very thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator also warning on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

floor and sill covers fitted

tested when wet

vehicle inspection warning lamp on

Pass 10 Jan 2020 96,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 91,181 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 14 Jan 2019 91,181 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,454 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,295 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,320 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 71,518 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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LG12 UTX is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG12 UTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG12 UTX is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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