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LF12 KAE

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,445 mi
Last recorded76,445 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S48,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 KAE
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 76,445 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2024 73,992 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,781 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 68,809 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 60,574 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 51,090 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 51,090 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 42,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 39,499 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,168 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 30,314 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 25,309 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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LF12 KAE is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S in White 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 LF12 KAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF12 KAE?

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What year was LF12 KAE registered?

LF12 KAE is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is LF12 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF12 KAE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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