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AU12 LBE

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,026 mi
Last recorded110,026 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 LBE
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 110,026 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 110,024 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 104,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall wearing low

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 104,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall wearing low

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 98,368 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2022 91,713 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 91,713 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,781 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 77,954 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres, edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 77,954 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres, edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,014 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 69,014 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 63,435 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,533 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 55,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,575 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 51,572 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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AU12 LBE is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 52,152 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU12 LBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU12 LBE is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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