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LJ12 LGW

2012 Mini Cooper

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,402 mi
Last recorded79,402 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 LGW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 79,402 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 79,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 72,108 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 72,107 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 67,956 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 67,956 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 66,396 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,992 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both lightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 60,531 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,558 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 50,150 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 50,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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LJ12 LGW is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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LJ12 LGW is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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