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LX12 XCF

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,298 mi
Last recorded66,298 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A48,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 XCF
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S ALL4A
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 66,298 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 66,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 63,701 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 63,699 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 63,622 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 62,305 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 59,620 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 5 Feb 2021 57,588 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 57,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn heavily inner edge and perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 50,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 41,827 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 41,651 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 33,353 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osf track rod slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,823 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A?

Based on 2,263 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
4,441
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Headlamp aim too high 8
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LX12 XCF is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 48,913 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 S ALL4A fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX12 XCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX12 XCF is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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