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LR02 ADL

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,226 mi
Last recorded65,226 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 ADL
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 65,226 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside/offside inner rim bead areas (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front brake pads worn appox 80%

Fail 8 Dec 2025 65,226 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside/offside inner rim bead areas (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front brake pads worn appox 80%

heat been applied to nearside rear brake

Pass 17 Dec 2024 61,824 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 61,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 58,119 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 58,119 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 53,334 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 49,268 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 49,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 45,612 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 42,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 36,971 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads on bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 36,921 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted INNER EDGE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads on bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

advise both front wheel valve rubber stems cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2017 31,279 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 31,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation. (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation. (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 25,107 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 18,750 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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LR02 ADL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LR02 ADL, 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 LR02 ADL registered?

LR02 ADL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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