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LO12 UTE

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,947 mi
Last recorded130,947 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 UTE
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 130,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back of engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 130,947 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back of engine (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 115,918 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 100,792 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 100,790 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 80,089 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 76,573 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 69,002 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,225 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 63,017 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,641 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,321 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 52,321 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 42,025 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,182 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,689 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,256 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

nearside doors damaged

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

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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LO12 UTE is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LO12 UTE, 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 LO12 UTE registered?

LO12 UTE is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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