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LM12 ORU

2012 Mini One Clubman D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,347 mi
Last recorded153,347 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One Clubman D71,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 ORU
MakeMini
ModelOne Clubman D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 153,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 147,277 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 137,524 miles

Offside Headlamp Loose

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 137,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp Loose

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 130,769 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper slightly insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2022 130,769 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper slightly insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2021 120,352 miles

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 120,352 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in the middle (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 106,504 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 106,504 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 97,072 miles

Engine covers and undertrays obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,742 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 80,742 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor broken

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,330 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 53,172 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 43,858 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

under trays & engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 43,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,531 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One Clubman D?

Based on 1,825 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
6,609
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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LM12 ORU is a 2012 Mini One Clubman D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini One Clubman D models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 71,467 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 One Clubman D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM12 ORU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LM12 ORU registered?

LM12 ORU is a 2012 Mini One Clubman D, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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