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LR07 RED

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,302 mi
Last recorded86,302 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 RED
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 86,302 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 120,184 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds dropped down

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 15 Apr 2025 84,192 miles

Has under trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some run flat damage on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 84,192 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Has under trays fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some run flat damage on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2024 111,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front floor under tray insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 83,101 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 98,575 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2023 80,057 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,103 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 74,586 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,081 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 67,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 75,050 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 75,050 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 73,879 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 61,263 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,107 miles

under covers fitted unable to fully test some items

Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,044 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,834 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,797 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,741 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully test some items

Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,407 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,760 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection n ot possible

Fail 13 Sep 2016 47,760 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection n ot possible

Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,236 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 43,236 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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LR07 RED is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR07 RED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LR07 RED is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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The MOT history for LR07 RED shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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