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LV12 UCR

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,928 mi
Last recorded130,928 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 UCR
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 130,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 123,712 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 114,980 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 108,167 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 100,638 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,498 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 89,497 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Crack on inside of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,159 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 72,424 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 72,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 62,888 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 50,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2015 37,067 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 30,744 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,881 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,013
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Registration plate lamp not working 13
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LV12 UCR is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 63,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV12 UCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LV12 UCR registered?

LV12 UCR is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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