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LC12 DZX

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,344 mi
Last recorded77,344 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto37,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 DZX
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 77,344 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 70,945 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 63,687 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to wear low 205/55/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 58,742 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 51,990 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 51,990 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 43,952 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 38,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 31,657 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,251 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 May 2017 23,070 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 15,847 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 12,972 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Auto?

Based on 2,209 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
4,301
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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LC12 DZX is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 37,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper Auto fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC12 DZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LC12 DZX registered?

LC12 DZX is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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