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LJ12 LGN

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,764 mi
Last recorded89,764 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 LGN
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 89,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad wear sensor not attached to back of Brake pad

Pass 18 Oct 2024 85,823 miles

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2024 85,641 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also very close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 79,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 70,980 miles

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Oct 2021 63,033 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 63,004 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Sep 2020 56,808 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 50,274 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,726 miles

Offside Lower Parking brake efficiency only just met requirement

Pass 8 May 2017 33,912 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,254 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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LJ12 LGN is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ12 LGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ12 LGN registered?

LJ12 LGN is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is LJ12 LGN safe to buy?

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