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LJ61 MAY

2012 Mini Countryman

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,867 mi
Last recorded104,867 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 MAY
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 104,867 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 101,313 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 101,313 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Height Level Sensor Arm Seized (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 98,197 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 93,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 85,211 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 78,630 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 78,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2019 71,062 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 58,591 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,620 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,963 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 33,844 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 33,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 20,893 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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LJ61 MAY is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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What year was LJ61 MAY registered?

LJ61 MAY is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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