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2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,336 mi
Last recorded106,336 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 VPN
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 106,336 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 94,367 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 82,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 76,506 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 68,938 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 63,988 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,622 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,780 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,028 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,155 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Jun 2016 45,155 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,338 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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LM12 VPN is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 52,152 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM12 VPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LM12 VPN is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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