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LG62 VLM

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,149 mi
Last recorded119,149 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 VLM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 119,149 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 114,440 miles

Bad oil leak down back of engine

Both rear shocks soft

Both rear tyres cracked on tread

Coolant leak from water pump area

Rear springs corroded

Splitting to rear lower engine mounting

Fail 28 Jul 2025 114,337 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Bad oil leak down back of engine

Both rear shocks soft

Both rear tyres cracked on tread

Coolant leak from water pump area

Rear springs corroded

Splitting to rear lower engine mounting

Pass 8 Aug 2024 100,999 miles

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

rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 2 Aug 2023 93,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 80,388 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 80,363 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 67,187 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 54,934 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 43,366 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 30,902 miles

Rear tyres very poor

Pass 2 Feb 2017 22,211 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 20,446 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 15,127 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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LG62 VLM is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey 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 LG62 VLM registered?

LG62 VLM is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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