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989 LGU

2012 Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,270 mi
Last recorded54,270 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration989 LGU
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 54,270 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 54,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 47,353 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 28,670 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 28,382 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 14 Jan 2020 28,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Jan 2019 27,608 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 26,620 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 25,016 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 25,016 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 23,313 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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989 LGU is a 2012 Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 50,312 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 989 LGU registered?

989 LGU is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is 989 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 989 LGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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