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SP62 LGW

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,470 mi
Last recorded98,470 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 LGW
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 98,470 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 98,470 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 91,073 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 91,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 84,746 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 84,740 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly uneven on inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2022 74,417 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 66,340 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))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,063 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 55,568 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 44,628 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 31,770 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 31,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2015 11,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP62 LGW is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP62 LGW registered?

SP62 LGW is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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