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LT12 VUR

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

143,282 mi
Last recorded143,282 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 VUR
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 143,282 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 143,282 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 139,257 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 139,257 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 135,390 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 135,390 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 126,136 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 115,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 109,071 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 109,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2019 94,459 miles

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 2 Mar 2019 94,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2018 76,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2018 76,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,205 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Feb 2017 60,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Feb 2016 47,243 miles

front wipers starting to split

Fail 13 Feb 2015 35,583 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,583 miles

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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LT12 VUR is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LT12 VUR, 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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LT12 VUR is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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