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GV12 LCN

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,909 mi
Last recorded95,909 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL451,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 LCN
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S ALL4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 95,909 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 85,595 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 85,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 75,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 68,320 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 59,948 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 59,879 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 53,776 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 53,776 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 49,824 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 43,450 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 38,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 30,145 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 22,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side front tyre wearing outer edge

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4?

Based on 5,050 MOT tests across 362 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
5,276
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 48
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 17
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GV12 LCN is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,866 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 S ALL4 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV12 LCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV12 LCN is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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