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LV12 FAO

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,060 mi
Last recorded63,060 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 FAO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 63,060 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 57,214 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 57,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 50,658 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 43,812 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 43,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 37,594 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 33,481 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 31,823 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 28,711 miles

nearside rear tyre wall scuffed

Fail 28 Mar 2019 28,711 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall scuffed

Pass 27 Mar 2018 25,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both mirror caps missing

Fail 27 Mar 2018 25,719 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged valve cap seized on and tyre low on air (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both mirror caps missing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 23,338 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall scuffed

Fail 9 Mar 2017 23,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 15 Mar 2016 20,551 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,189 miles

FRONT TYRES R ON 2-3M

N S F TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE.....

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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LV12 FAO is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black 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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What year was LV12 FAO registered?

LV12 FAO is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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