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LA12 ABK

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,223 mi
Last recorded124,223 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 ABK
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 124,223 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 122,801 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 122,801 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 116,334 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 116,334 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 106,666 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 106,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/17 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine breather pipe split causing some fumes to enter cabin

Pass 11 Aug 2020 88,920 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 88,920 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,543 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 62,935 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside front suspension top mount slight deteriorated

offside front suspension top mount slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,184 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 57,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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LA12 ABK is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA12 ABK, 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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LA12 ABK is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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