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LJ12 LWY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,453 mi
Last recorded93,453 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 LWY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 93,453 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 93,227 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 86,822 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 81,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 75,794 miles

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

smoke test. only just passsed

Pass 19 Jan 2021 70,358 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 70,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 54,882 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted.

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 54,882 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 40,475 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 28 Jul 2017 40,475 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light is on

Pass 2 Aug 2016 31,389 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 21,823 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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LJ12 LWY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ12 LWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ12 LWY registered?

LJ12 LWY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is LJ12 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 LWY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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