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J4 LYV

2012 Mini Countryman One D

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,552 mi
Last recorded59,552 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman One D62,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 LYV
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One D
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 59,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft bearing has slight roughness on rotation

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 58,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft bearing has slight roughness on rotation

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 57,833 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 56,827 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 56,827 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 55,663 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 54,319 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 53,116 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 51,168 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 47,473 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,506 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,171 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 40,170 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman One D?

Based on 4,334 MOT tests across 414 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
6,580
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11
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J4 LYV is a 2012 Mini Countryman One D in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 62,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman One D fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J4 LYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J4 LYV registered?

J4 LYV is a 2012 Mini Countryman One D, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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