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LJ12 SZD

2012 Mini Countryman One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,865 mi
Last recorded126,865 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman One54,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 SZD
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 126,865 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 126,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 123,068 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 123,067 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 119,006 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 119,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 115,575 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 115,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 110,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Oversills fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2021 105,724 miles

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

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

oversills fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2020 99,798 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 99,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2056016 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 90,756 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,017 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 82,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 74,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 65,997 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 57,786 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 SZD is a 2012 Mini Countryman One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SZD, 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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LJ12 SZD is a 2012 Mini Countryman One, first registered on 9 April 2012.

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