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LX12 OHE

2012 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,900 mi
Last recorded77,900 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 OHE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 77,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2025 75,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 75,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 72,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 72,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 69,799 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 67,815 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,470 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,028 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 58,027 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing NSF and OSF 1 BOLT MISSING FROM EACH WHEEL (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing NSR and OSR 1 BOLT MISSING FROM EACH WHEEL (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 57,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 55,740 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 55,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,561 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,360 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 42,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 28,968 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,675 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 16,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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LX12 OHE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LX12 OHE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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