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L121 ECH

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,500 mi
Last recorded86,500 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 ECH
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 86,500 miles

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

tpms on, low pressure

Pass 17 Jul 2025 84,944 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS ON , LOW PRESSURE

Pass 18 Jul 2024 82,831 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 80,481 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 78,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 75,523 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges & perished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2021 75,513 miles

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

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges & perished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,768 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 22 Jul 2019 69,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 66,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 62,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,903 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 57,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 48,611 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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L121 ECH is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 52,152 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L121 ECH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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L121 ECH is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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