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RA12 LYN

2016 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1499cc

White Registered in Reading, Reading · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1499cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2016 Mini Cooper Petrol 1499cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 38,502 miles on the clock, averaging 3,810 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 B38 TwinPower Turbo engine is known for b38a15a and timing chain and guides.

MOT & Mileage History for RA12 LYN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
38,502
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
3,810

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading38,502 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,009
Average per year3,810
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA12 LYN 12k19k25k32k39k '19'26'23

Check RA12 LYN

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage38,502 miles
Since last MOT+3,009 miles
PASS
Mileage35,493 miles
Since last MOT+3,839 miles
PASS
Mileage31,654 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,654 miles
Since last MOT+5,434 miles
PASS
Mileage26,220 miles
Since last MOT+3,082 miles
PASS
Mileage23,138 miles
Since last MOT+3,701 miles
PASS
Mileage19,437 miles
Since last MOT+2,970 miles
PASS
Mileage16,467 miles
Since last MOT+4,244 miles
PASS
Mileage12,223 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

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B38A15A

Timing Chain and Guides

Chain stretches prematurely; guides can break.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 LYN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About RA12 LYN

What car is RA12 LYN?

RA12 LYN is an white Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Reading in 2016.

What is the mileage of RA12 LYN?

The last recorded mileage for RA12 LYN was 38,502 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA12 LYN passed its MOT?

RA12 LYN has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Jul 2026.

Is RA12 LYN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA12 LYN is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is RA12 LYN?

RA12 LYN is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.