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LJ52 SAM

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,845 mi
Last recorded87,845 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S57,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 SAM
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 87,845 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 82,296 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 78,784 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 72,724 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front backing plate loose

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 63,138 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 56,275 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,539 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 47,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 40,354 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 25,326 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2015 19,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jan 2014 14,031 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,265
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
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LJ52 SAM is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 57,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ52 SAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ52 SAM registered?

LJ52 SAM is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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