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SW12 LFH

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,274 mi
Last recorded103,274 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 LFH
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 103,274 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension knock advise insp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front engine/clutch vibration

Rear brake insp

Pass 24 Jul 2025 98,390 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake insp

Front suspension poss play d bushes/drop links

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 93,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear/d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 85,876 miles

Lower exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside Front tyre wearing

Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 78,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,552 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,137 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 61,406 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,652 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 49,652 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,236 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 38,236 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 26,898 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 22,685 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 21,430 miles

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

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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SW12 LFH is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SW12 LFH, 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 SW12 LFH registered?

SW12 LFH is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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