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LB62 LZD

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,906 mi
Last recorded72,906 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 LZD
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 72,906 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 67,672 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 61,677 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 56,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 51,523 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 43,911 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 3 May 2019 36,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 29,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 May 2018 29,571 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2017 21,893 miles

vehicle engine bay covers fitted

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 13,806 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 11,948 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front inner brake pads look low

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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LB62 LZD is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB62 LZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB62 LZD registered?

LB62 LZD is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is LB62 LZD safe to buy?

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