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LF12 XZU

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,375 mi
Last recorded107,375 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL467,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 XZU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd ALL4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 107,375 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 107,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 102,975 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 102,974 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 101,467 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

crank pulley breaking up

Fail 25 Mar 2024 101,467 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

crank pulley breaking up

Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,734 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

emissions to clean

Pass 11 Mar 2022 85,683 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle emissions to clean

Pass 16 Mar 2021 77,052 miles

vehicle emissions to clean

Pass 12 Mar 2020 72,687 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,801 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,350 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,887 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 10 Feb 2016 48,279 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 33,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 33,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4?

Based on 4,802 MOT tests across 394 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,668
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 20
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 13
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LF12 XZU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 67,672 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 Sd ALL4 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF12 XZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF12 XZU registered?

LF12 XZU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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