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LT12 VTU

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,694 mi
Last recorded119,694 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL467,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 VTU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd ALL4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 119,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 117,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 117,807 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 116,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 16 Mar 2023 113,565 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 109,748 miles

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear wear rear link arm ball joints worn

Pass 15 Mar 2021 102,619 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 8 Mar 2021 102,601 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 6 Mar 2020 96,212 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 85,684 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,167 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,244 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4?

Based on 4,802 MOT tests across 394 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,668
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 20
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 13
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LT12 VTU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 67,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT12 VTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LT12 VTU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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