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LM12 LCV

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,415 mi
Last recorded156,415 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 LCV
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 156,415 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2024 151,723 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 151,722 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 150,126 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 148,661 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2022 148,655 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 146,255 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 146,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 141,870 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 135,189 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 127,972 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 116,208 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,808 miles

Under trays and engine cover fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2016 93,666 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 93,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,435 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D?

Based on 13,433 MOT tests across 1,217 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
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LM12 LCV is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 69,724 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM12 LCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LM12 LCV registered?

LM12 LCV is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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