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LJ12 LHG

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,538 mi
Last recorded62,538 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto57,477 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 LHG
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 62,538 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 62,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 55,900 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 50,344 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 50,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 42,965 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 42,965 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 37,732 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 32,626 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 26,552 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 23,691 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 20,729 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 17,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre leaking air and heavily worn on inner edge of tread # ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 11,114 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 11,095 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto?

Based on 2,090 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
5,657
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
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LJ12 LHG is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 57,477 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 D Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ12 LHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LJ12 LHG registered?

LJ12 LHG is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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