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LB12 VRW

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,342 mi
Last recorded80,342 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A48,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 VRW
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S ALL4A
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 80,342 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 75,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 73,325 miles

Rear tyre worn out shape

Pass 21 Jul 2022 65,804 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread slightly stepped

Fail 21 Jul 2022 65,801 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre tread slightly stepped

Pass 5 Jul 2021 51,532 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 51,525 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2020 43,224 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 39,869 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,139 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 28,626 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2017 28,619 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides front (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2016 24,262 miles

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 18,122 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A?

Based on 2,263 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
4,441
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Headlamp aim too high 8
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LB12 VRW is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 48,913 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 S ALL4A fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB12 VRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB12 VRW registered?

LB12 VRW is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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