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LH53 HOB

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,737 mi
Last recorded97,737 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH53 HOB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 97,737 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear offside / nearside brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 89,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 78,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 69,935 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 67,292 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 63,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav and air freshener ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several tiny chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,363 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view sone chip n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s front jack point rubber missing

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,330 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 29,779 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 26,220 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 19,956 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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LH53 HOB is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LH53 HOB registered?

LH53 HOB is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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