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RU55 LMR

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,881 mi
Last recorded64,881 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 LMR
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 64,881 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 62,857 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 62,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 60,146 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 58,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 56,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 53,028 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 50,130 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 46,679 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 43,619 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 43,271 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

smoke emissions too low to register

Pass 7 Nov 2016 38,377 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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RU55 LMR is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RU55 LMR is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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