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LS12 OTJ

2012 Mini Cooper

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,091 mi
Last recorded128,091 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 OTJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 128,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 124,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad getting close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front strut top mountings perishing.

both front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges, tread depths on 2 to 3mm.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 2 May 2023 112,525 miles

both front strut top mountings perishing/coming unbonded.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 25 Apr 2022 102,322 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side light lens slight damage.

both front strut top mounting bushes perishing/coming unbonded.

Pass 4 May 2021 93,877 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 93,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 93,002 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,765 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,001 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,477 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 39,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,464 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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LS12 OTJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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LS12 OTJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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