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LJ61 KPP

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,466 mi
Last recorded133,466 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 KPP
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 133,466 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 133,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected out of hand brake pin (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 114,967 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Plastic covers fitted obscuring testable areas

Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,730 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,723 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 91,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 78,046 miles

Inner rims distorted N/S front and rear wheels

Pass 24 Dec 2015 54,648 miles

Innerl rims distorted on both front and N/S/R wheels

Fail 24 Dec 2015 54,648 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Innerl rims distorted on both front and N/S/R wheels

Pass 27 Dec 2014 38,838 miles

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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LJ61 KPP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ61 KPP, 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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LJ61 KPP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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