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LG12 SXS

2012 Mini One Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,230 mi
Last recorded98,230 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One Auto38,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 SXS
MakeMini
ModelOne Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 98,230 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 98,230 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 96,342 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 92,463 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 86,213 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 86,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 82,203 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,459 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil seepage

Fail 22 Jan 2021 77,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil seepage

Pass 13 Feb 2020 73,448 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 73,448 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,987 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 30 Jan 2019 67,980 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

N/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2018 61,444 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 50,553 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 50,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 43,816 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 43,816 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 33,395 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 14 Mar 2015 33,395 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

How Reliable is the Mini One Auto?

Based on 13,394 MOT tests across 1,084 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
3,690
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
1,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
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LG12 SXS is a 2012 Mini One Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Mini One Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 38,216 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 One Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG12 SXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG12 SXS registered?

LG12 SXS is a 2012 Mini One Auto, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is LG12 SXS safe to buy?

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