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EF62 LGX

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,026 mi
Last recorded113,026 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 LGX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 113,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 100,165 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 100,145 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 87,558 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 84,244 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 83,001 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four(NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR) + all four brake disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush is too soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 80,997 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR&OSR + discs faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush getting weak. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 80,997 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe broken all around. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR&OSR + discs faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower arm rear bush getting weak. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 76,205 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

tested in a wet condition

tyre run flat warning on

Fail 12 Dec 2019 76,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

tested in a wet condition

tyre run flat warning on

Pass 12 Dec 2018 61,224 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 61,224 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 44,593 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 27,515 miles

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2015 17,218 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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EF62 LGX is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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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EF62 LGX is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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