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LO61 LXR

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,514 mi
Last recorded100,514 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 LXR
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 100,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2023 92,515 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 78,813 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 78,813 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nail in tread ()

Pass 22 Mar 2022 77,237 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 69,292 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 69,727 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 64,357 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 64,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,221 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,812 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 38,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inner face (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres perished/cracking on sidewall 175.65.15

front brake disc has lip on outer face

rear brake disc lipped

Pass 22 Jan 2016 29,319 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 29,319 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 21,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to detect

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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LO61 LXR is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO61 LXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LO61 LXR registered?

LO61 LXR is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is LO61 LXR safe to buy?

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