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Mclaren Mp4-12c

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 323 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests

323

Best Year

2012 (96%)

Years Covered

3

About the Mclaren Mp4-12c

The Mclaren Mp4-12c has been tested 323 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2011 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2012 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 171 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 88%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Reliability Trend

The MCLAREN MP4-12C has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 24,584 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 23,556 miles.

Compared to the Mclaren brand average of 97%, the Mp4-12c is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mclaren models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 3798cc)
£1,592
Road Tax
£760
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,757
Per month£230/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2013 details

How reliable is the Mclaren Mp4-12c?

vs national average+11% (82% avg)
vs Mclaren brand average-4% (97% avg)
Best to worst year spread8 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Mclaren Mp4-12c by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201388%5923,556 mi
201296%17123,652 mi
201195%9324,584 mi

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