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LP12 OXL

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,991 mi
Last recorded78,991 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 OXL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 78,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 76,633 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 74,478 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 73,169 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,373 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 71,373 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in down position ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,726 miles

Nearside Front wearing bold edges/2-3mm

Nearside Rear 3mm outer

Nearside Rear number plate light is dim

Offside Front wearing bold on edges/ 3mm outer

oil on min level

Fail 27 Aug 2019 62,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wearing bold edges/2-3mm

Nearside Rear 3mm outer

Nearside Rear number plate light is dim

Offside Front wearing bold on edges/ 3mm outer

oil on min level

Pass 15 Sep 2018 59,375 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 59,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 54,629 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,123 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 50,123 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,456 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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LP12 OXL is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LP12 OXL registered?

LP12 OXL is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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