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LO12 DVL

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,029 mi
Last recorded25,029 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 DVL
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 25,029 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 23,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 21,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 18,944 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 18,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 14,940 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 12,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and rusty on surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and rusty on surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 12,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and rusty on surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and rusty on surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 10,090 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 7,793 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 7,265 miles

top cover & under trays fitted

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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LO12 DVL is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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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LO12 DVL is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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