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LR12 VLO

2012 Mini Countryman One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,234 mi
Last recorded88,234 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman One54,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 VLO
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 88,234 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 82,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 82,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both have small cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing low ( 3 mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has small cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 78,799 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 73,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has small cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 72,991 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has small cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 67,086 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 63,188 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 3 Jan 2020 59,792 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 52,861 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 42,168 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 28,244 miles

Oil leak minor ()

Fail 7 Jan 2017 28,244 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak minor ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 22,789 miles

Nearside front tyre worn from outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing low from inner and outer egdes

Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,165 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 16,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman One?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
5,614
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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LR12 VLO is a 2012 Mini Countryman One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman One models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 54,530 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 One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR12 VLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LR12 VLO is a 2012 Mini Countryman One, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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