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LJ12 SWU

2012 Mini Countryman One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,467 mi
Last recorded97,467 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman One54,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 SWU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 97,467 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 91,960 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 84,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 79,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 69,605 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 69,604 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 61,181 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 55,635 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 48,000 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 43,261 miles

Offside Front tyre at 2.5mm and wearing inner and outer edges close to cords

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2016 37,511 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,949 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 22,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman One?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
5,614
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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LJ12 SWU is a 2012 Mini Countryman One in Blue 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 One models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 54,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ12 SWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LJ12 SWU registered?

LJ12 SWU is a 2012 Mini Countryman One, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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