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LC12 AWJ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,104 mi
Last recorded47,104 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S48,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 AWJ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 47,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 42,520 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 39,336 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 34,834 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 32,659 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 31,774 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 31,774 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 30,754 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 29,170 miles

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

Nearside Front side wall structure split. Not deep enough to reach cords. Strong advisory

Nearside Rear side wall structure split. Not deep enough to reach cords. Strong advisory

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

Offside Front side wall structure split. Not deep enough to reach cords. Strong advisory

Offside Rear side wall structure split. Not deep enough to reach cords. Strong advisory

Pass 28 Jul 2016 27,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer damage/wear to tyre side wall

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

Nearside Rear Outer damage/wear to tyre side wall

Offside Front Outer damage/wear to tyre side wall

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

Offside Rear Outer damage/wear to tyre side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,878 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 21,798 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,265
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
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LC12 AWJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC12 AWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LC12 AWJ registered?

LC12 AWJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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