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LX61 VSC

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,344 mi
Last recorded62,344 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A48,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 VSC
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S ALL4A
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 62,344 miles

Offside Rear Suspension level link broken.

Fail 16 Mar 2026 62,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension level link broken.

Pass 20 Mar 2025 57,770 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 51,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 45,232 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 42,400 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 40,330 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 38,139 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 34,974 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 34,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 31,815 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 26,531 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 26,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 24,186 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 22,425 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 20,677 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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LX61 VSC is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LX61 VSC, 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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What year was LX61 VSC registered?

LX61 VSC is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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