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AV12 LKJ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,618 mi
Last recorded80,618 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S48,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LKJ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 80,618 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 77,375 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 77,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 75,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 72,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 68,530 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 65,823 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 62,439 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 51,920 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 49,260 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,337 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 41,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,279 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,265
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
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AV12 LKJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV12 LKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AV12 LKJ registered?

AV12 LKJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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