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LB12 VXM

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,144 mi
Last recorded67,144 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 VXM
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 67,144 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 67,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 64,677 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 62,016 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 62,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2023 57,503 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 52,725 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2021 51,733 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 50,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2020 50,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 49,788 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 47,129 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 42,449 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 36,150 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,873 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 33,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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LB12 VXM is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 52,152 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB12 VXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB12 VXM registered?

LB12 VXM is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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