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LJ12 LVZ

2012 Mini Cooper

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,208 mi
Last recorded57,208 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 LVZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 57,208 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 52,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 43,106 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 43,101 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 42,529 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 42,529 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 39,360 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 37,805 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 36,846 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 34,186 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 29,420 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre +2 ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen stone chip

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 25,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 22,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 20,815 miles

Engine+under body covers

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wear on edges

Offside Rear Tyre nail

Fail 12 Jan 2016 20,815 miles

Engine+under body covers

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre wear on edges

Offside Rear Tyre nail

Pass 14 Jan 2015 16,920 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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LJ12 LVZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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What year was LJ12 LVZ registered?

LJ12 LVZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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