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LC12 GYT

2012 Mini Countryman

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,489 mi
Last recorded160,489 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 GYT
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 160,489 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside disc has been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 160,489 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside disc has been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 155,568 miles

Coolant leak engine ()

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 155,568 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to open from inside car (3.1 (c))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Coolant leak engine ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 148,689 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively HAS BEEN HOT (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 138,285 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 128,879 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2020 117,535 miles

covers fiited

Fail 21 Dec 2020 117,535 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

covers fiited

Pass 19 Dec 2019 107,010 miles

covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 96,027 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 76,566 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 76,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 58,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 39,371 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 14,958 miles

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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LC12 GYT is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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LC12 GYT is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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