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LP62 XAU

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,103 mi
Last recorded118,103 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP62 XAU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 118,103 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 112,912 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 105,388 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 94,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 84,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2021 76,026 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 76,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated and offside front (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated and nearside rear (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 74,695 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,428 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,812 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 69,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure structure failure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17/84V run fiat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure structure failure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,138 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 53,574 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nailed, not repairable 205-45-17 run flat

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Fail 24 Sep 2015 53,574 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nailed, not repairable 205-45-17 run flat

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread

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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LP62 XAU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LP62 XAU, 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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What year was LP62 XAU registered?

LP62 XAU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 9 October 2012.

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