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LR62 LYC

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,478 mi
Last recorded92,478 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 LYC
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 92,478 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 86,930 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 86,930 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 81,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 75,606 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 69,990 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 64,613 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 60,128 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 60,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,093 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 52,369 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,377 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,605 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 47,605 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 47,139 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Front windscreen small small stone chip

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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LR62 LYC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR62 LYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR62 LYC registered?

LR62 LYC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is LR62 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 LYC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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