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LJ12 GEO

2012 Mini Countryman One

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,166 mi
Last recorded102,166 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman One54,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 GEO
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 102,166 miles

Exhaust emissions erratic on fast idle

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 102,166 miles

Exhaust emissions erratic on fast idle

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 99,490 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 96,238 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 93,589 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 90,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.2mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 86,205 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 83,744 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,378 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 74,410 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 74,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyre valves perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 60,243 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,040 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,594 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman One?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
5,614
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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LJ12 GEO is a 2012 Mini Countryman One in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman One models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 54,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ12 GEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LJ12 GEO registered?

LJ12 GEO is a 2012 Mini Countryman One, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LJ12 GEO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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