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LO12 AAN

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,398 mi
Last recorded45,398 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 AAN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 45,398 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 43,130 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 39,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

Fail 3 May 2023 39,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

Pass 3 May 2022 32,173 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 32,152 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 26,820 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 23,178 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 15,555 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 11 May 2018 12,394 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 8,514 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 3,428 miles

vehicles engine sounds noisy!

Pass 1 Jun 2015 1,514 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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LO12 AAN is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO12 AAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LO12 AAN registered?

LO12 AAN is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is LO12 AAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 AAN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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