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LY12 DRO

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,967 mi
Last recorded46,967 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 DRO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 46,967 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 44,690 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 39,455 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 36,377 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 32,461 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 28,729 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 23,257 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 20,984 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 19,373 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 16,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 12,753 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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LY12 DRO is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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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What year was LY12 DRO registered?

LY12 DRO is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 July 2012.

Is LY12 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY12 DRO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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