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LW12 SAR

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,486 mi
Last recorded63,486 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto48,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW12 SAR
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 63,486 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 63,482 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / cracking, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 58,776 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 58,624 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 53,302 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 53,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb failure ? (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 48,774 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 48,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 44,052 miles

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

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

Red brake warning lamp iluminated

Pass 23 Nov 2020 40,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 34,744 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 31,905 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 27,450 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 27,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

wear to o/s/f tyre on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2016 24,179 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,365 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto?

Based on 3,157 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
5,031
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 8
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 8
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LW12 SAR is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 48,484 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 D ALL4 Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW12 SAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LW12 SAR is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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