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RE12 LZL

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,299 mi
Last recorded154,299 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 LZL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 154,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 154,295 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 150,599 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

back seat and boot full too the roof

Fail 22 Oct 2024 150,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

back seat and boot full too the roof

Pass 17 Oct 2023 146,365 miles

Front hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 139,303 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Washer slightly defective

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear washer and wiper inop

Test carry out wet condition

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR/NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 129,907 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 120,064 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 120,055 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 106,596 miles

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Nearside Front Tyre just above the limit.

Fail 1 May 2019 106,596 miles

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Nearside Front Tyre just above the limit.

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 91,083 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,914 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 60,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,533 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 30,533 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,656 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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RE12 LZL is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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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RE12 LZL is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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