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LR12 VLF

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,211 mi
Last recorded104,211 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 VLF
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 104,211 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 104,211 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 97,785 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 90,026 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 82,997 miles

rear passenger seat(s) folded down at time of test. unable to test seatbelts.

Fail 21 Feb 2023 82,996 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fan belt cracked/deteriorated

minor oil seepage from sump and cam cover

rear passenger seat(s) folded down at time of test. unable to test seatbelts.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 75,493 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 70,478 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 65,022 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 60,475 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 60,473 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,151 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 44,543 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 44,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 33,310 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 25 Feb 2015 19,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,648 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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LR12 VLF is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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LR12 VLF is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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