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LB12 USP

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

193,705 mi
Last recorded193,705 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 USP
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 193,705 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 4 chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front & rear subframes corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 193,684 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 4 chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front & rear subframes corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 192,134 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 190,859 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 187,332 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 187,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 183,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged very slight bulge sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 183,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged very slight bulge sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 179,823 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to legal limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 179,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to legal limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 171,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 152,382 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 152,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fractured 4 splits (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

N/s/f tyre worn uneven

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 132,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 111,709 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (3.5.1g)

osr tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2016 111,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

osr tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 26 May 2015 87,701 miles

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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LB12 USP is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB12 USP, 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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LB12 USP is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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