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L23 SPT

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,145 mi
Last recorded76,145 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 SPT
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 76,145 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 76,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 66,442 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 17 Aug 2023 62,167 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,885 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 51,401 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 51,401 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 50,248 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 48,280 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 43,049 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 38,993 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,702 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 24,217 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D?

Based on 13,433 MOT tests across 1,217 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
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L23 SPT is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 69,724 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L23 SPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L23 SPT registered?

L23 SPT is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is L23 SPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 SPT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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