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LB12 LGN

2012 Mini Countryman

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,723 mi
Last recorded136,723 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 LGN
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 136,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 3 Jul 2025 118,858 miles

vehicle under sealed

Fail 2 Jul 2025 118,858 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 20 Jun 2025 118,818 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (205/55R17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable jammed in on position (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch fluid leaking from pipe at slave cylinder (brake fluid)

engine breather pipe split (fumes entering cabin)

Fail 20 Jun 2025 118,816 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (205/55R17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable jammed in on position (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch fluid leaking from pipe at slave cylinder (brake fluid)

engine breather pipe split (fumes entering cabin)

Pass 3 Jul 2024 107,253 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 98,194 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 98,194 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 87,862 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 79,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 71,953 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad sensor close to disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wipers smearing across screen

Pass 9 Jul 2018 51,616 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,628 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 32,387 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jun 2015 23,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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LB12 LGN is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Countryman typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB12 LGN is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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