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L1 CYL

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,201 mi
Last recorded110,201 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto57,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 CYL
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 110,201 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 110,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 109,528 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 109,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 100,069 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 94,346 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,305 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 83,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 73,849 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 73,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 66,816 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 60,063 miles

Item removed from screen prior to test

Pass 29 Apr 2016 51,181 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,708 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges

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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L1 CYL is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L1 CYL, 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 L1 CYL registered?

L1 CYL is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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