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GX12 LWV

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,764 mi
Last recorded145,764 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto57,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 LWV
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 145,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 145,756 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 136,331 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 136,327 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/R16 ( 92H) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 126,805 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 115,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & o/s/r 205/60x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 104,622 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 104,618 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 96,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,955 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 85,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & o/s/r 205/60x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s/r 205/60x16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s/f 205/60x16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 63,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s/f 205/60x16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid & o/s (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 50,794 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,105 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto?

Based on 2,090 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
5,657
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
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GX12 LWV is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 57,477 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX12 LWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GX12 LWV registered?

GX12 LWV is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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