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YH12 LBV

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,715 mi
Last recorded112,715 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 LBV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 112,715 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 112,715 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small cut in dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 98,306 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 98,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 86,524 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake level lamp not working

Fail 7 Dec 2023 86,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake level lamp not working

Pass 9 Dec 2022 81,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working rear boot lid stop lamp not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 81,963 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from rear view mirror prior to test. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working rear boot lid stop lamp not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,117 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 74,117 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 69,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 66,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 66,903 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 57,267 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 46,185 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 38,923 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,689 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,574 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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YH12 LBV is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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YH12 LBV is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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