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LG62 DYX

2012 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,620 mi
Last recorded44,620 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 DYX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 44,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 44,600 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 39,991 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 39,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

reversing light not working

Fail 3 Feb 2024 39,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

reversing light not working

Pass 2 Feb 2023 37,576 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 35,173 miles

coolant level low

Pass 18 Jan 2021 33,067 miles

coolant level low

Fail 18 Jan 2021 33,067 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 bridgestone run flat tyre fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 13 Jan 2020 31,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit lens damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 31,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45R17 84V * DSST. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit lens damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 29,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Cracked and perished. Stepped on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. 205/45R17 84V * RFT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inside shoulder.

Fail 14 Jan 2019 29,136 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light unit lens smashed. Recommend repair or replacement. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero style blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Cracked and perished. Stepped on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. 205/45R17 84V * RFT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inside shoulder.

Pass 17 Jan 2018 26,734 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Causing slight misshaping of tyre. (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 26,730 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured Recommend repair or replacement. (4.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Causing slight misshaping of tyre. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outside shoulder. Recommend replacement.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Bulb 239. (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 22,726 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 17,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 17,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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LG62 DYX is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LG62 DYX is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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