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LC12 VUG

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,296 mi
Last recorded79,296 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 VUG
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 79,296 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 79,296 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 75,235 miles

Front subframe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2023 67,626 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 61,572 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 57,617 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 48,881 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 40,378 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 32,783 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 25,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2017 25,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2016 15,068 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 5,693 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 5,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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LC12 VUG is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 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 London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC12 VUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC12 VUG registered?

LC12 VUG is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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The MOT history for LC12 VUG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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