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MINI Cooper

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

A12 LVCMOT history

A12 LVC is a white petrol MINI Cooper first used on 30 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 60,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
60,577 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 LVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 LVC was last recorded at 60,577 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 2,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,072 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,505 miles
Average per year
4,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,577 miles
  • 2025 – 58,072 miles
  • 2024 – 51,797 miles
  • 2023 – 45,546 miles
  • 2022 – 38,382 miles
  • 2021 – 35,784 miles
  • 2020 – 34,022 miles
  • 2019 – 31,014 miles
  • 2018 – 27,022 miles
  • 2017 – 23,365 miles
  • 2016 – 18,721 miles
  • 2015 – 14,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,577 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,577 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    60,577 miles
    Test number
    238893884429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,072 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    58,072 miles
    Test number
    559789769263
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 84w (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail58,072 miles (+6,275)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,072 miles
    Test number
    645567175860
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 84w (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass51,797 miles (+6,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    51,797 miles
    Test number
    993511543459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r17 88w xl (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass45,546 miles (+7,164)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,546 miles
    Test number
    113707383250
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

  6. Pass38,382 miles (+2,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    38,382 miles
    Test number
    905457539416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass35,784 miles (+1,762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    35,784 miles
    Test number
    183679992002
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing edge

  8. Pass34,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,022 miles
    Test number
    117279721014
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail34,022 miles (+3,008)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,022 miles
    Test number
    631314343026
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass31,014 miles (+3,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,014 miles
    Test number
    987994131960
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass27,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    27,022 miles
    Test number
    729850198276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,022 miles (+3,657)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,022 miles
    Test number
    107604565206
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass23,365 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    23,365 miles
    Test number
    670365317785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,721 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    18,721 miles
    Test number
    362467596624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    14,685 miles
    Test number
    150899863788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail14,685 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,685 miles
    Test number
    631008836212
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Questions about A12 LVC

Does A12 LVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 LVC is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 LVC?
The MOT on A12 LVC is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 LVC done?
A12 LVC was recorded at 60,577 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 4,350 miles a year.
Has A12 LVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 LVC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 LVC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 LVC find?
A12 LVC passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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