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LS62 BLV

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,700 mi
Last recorded73,700 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 BLV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 73,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Coolant leak COOLANT PUMP

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 73,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175-65-r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Coolant leak COOLANT PUMP

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 69,304 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 69,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 62,301 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 53,997 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 49,895 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 45,368 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 45,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2020 39,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 39,368 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 39,368 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 17,419 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 12,255 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 8,911 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 8,892 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 7,522 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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LS62 BLV is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LS62 BLV registered?

LS62 BLV is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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