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LJ12 SXS

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,935 mi
Last recorded92,935 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd65,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 SXS
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 92,935 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 92,935 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 87,886 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 87,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 86,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 78,867 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 71,255 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 62,686 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 61,453 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 58,859 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 58,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,286 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

passed emissions but was too clean to produce a print out

Pass 3 Mar 2017 42,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

passed emissions but was too clean to produce a printout

Pass 12 Feb 2016 35,738 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,177 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd?

Based on 5,905 MOT tests across 652 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
6,740
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
652
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 21
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
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LJ12 SXS is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 65,393 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ12 SXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LJ12 SXS registered?

LJ12 SXS is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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