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LV12 KGO

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,673 mi
Last recorded52,673 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 KGO
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 52,673 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 45,038 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a crack on the tread itself (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 45,037 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has a sizeable lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has a sizeable lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a crack on the tread itself (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 42,594 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 39,506 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 34,621 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 32,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 28,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 24,127 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 21,376 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 21,376 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,139 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,927 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 16,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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LV12 KGO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 50,744 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV12 KGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LV12 KGO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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