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LJ62 LRA

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,755 mi
Last recorded91,755 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 LRA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 91,755 miles

Central Rear Outer Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower slave pipe corroded

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 91,755 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Outer Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower slave pipe corroded

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 89,531 miles

CLUTCH PIPE HEAVILY CORRODED

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 88,436 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 85,643 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 85,642 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 78,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 78,080 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,756 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 67,756 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 61,296 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2017 56,545 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rearmost wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2017 56,545 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rearmost wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 42,620 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 28,895 miles

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

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

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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LJ62 LRA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ62 LRA, 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.

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What year was LJ62 LRA registered?

LJ62 LRA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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