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LR12 NGN

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,592 mi
Last recorded95,592 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 NGN
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 95,592 miles

Coil spring corroded Near and Offside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside HEAVILY worn on the shoulders, LOW TO BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 89,454 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn heavier on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both Near and Offside have deep cuts and stones in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 89,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Near and Offside (5.2.3 (l))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn heavier on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both Near and Offside have deep cuts and stones in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Near and Offside (5.2.3 (l))

brake warning light is on

Pass 13 Apr 2024 83,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside both VERY slight (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 83,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams 472 bulb (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside both VERY slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 77,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake warning light on

Pass 13 Apr 2022 70,715 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 70,715 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside 19+18"standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 65,090 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 60,222 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,043 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 53,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessively worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,549 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,645 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 39,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 33,147 miles

Front tyres worn on the shoulders

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

covers and trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2016 33,147 miles

Front tyres worn on the shoulders

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" standard (8.2.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

covers and trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2015 27,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LR12 NGN is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR12 NGN, 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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LR12 NGN is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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