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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LC12 MHLMOT history

LC12 MHL is a black petrol MINI Cooper first used on 25 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 49,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
49,529 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 MHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 MHL was last recorded at 49,529 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,453 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,076 miles
Average per year
2,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,529 miles
  • 2024 – 48,453 miles
  • 2023 – 47,424 miles
  • 2022 – 43,749 miles
  • 2021 – 41,474 miles
  • 2020 – 39,757 miles
  • 2019 – 37,416 miles
  • 2018 – 34,371 miles
  • 2017 – 31,134 miles
  • 2016 – 26,315 miles
  • 2015 – 21,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,529 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.

  • Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,529 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    49,529 miles
    Test number
    661698257121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,453 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    48,453 miles
    Test number
    283146035240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,424 miles (+3,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    47,424 miles
    Test number
    397552300604
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
  4. Pass43,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    43,749 miles
    Test number
    579274568313
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
  5. Fail43,749 miles (+2,275)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,749 miles
    Test number
    951522674841
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
  6. Pass41,474 miles (+1,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    41,474 miles
    Test number
    392851955135
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
  7. Pass39,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    39,757 miles
    Test number
    265721427587
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
  8. Fail39,757 miles (+2,341)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,757 miles
    Test number
    467082590351
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
  9. Pass37,416 miles (+3,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,416 miles
    Test number
    927768542732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
  10. Pass34,371 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    34,371 miles
    Test number
    280989633934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,134 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,134 miles
    Test number
    178981002123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,315 miles (+4,657)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,315 miles
    Test number
    987186346716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,658 miles
    Test number
    975806145199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 MHL

Does LC12 MHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 MHL is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC12 MHL?
The MOT on LC12 MHL is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 MHL done?
LC12 MHL was recorded at 49,529 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,638 miles a year.
Has LC12 MHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 MHL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LC12 MHL 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 LC12 MHL find?
LC12 MHL passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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