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LY12 DYW

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,506 mi
Last recorded111,506 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 DYW
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 111,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 100,771 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 94,662 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 78,219 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 78,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 69,898 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 61,674 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition on sidewalls

Pass 10 Jan 2020 52,803 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,552 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 37,552 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 34,859 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 32,253 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,092 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 29,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 25,721 miles

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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LY12 DYW is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY12 DYW, 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 LY12 DYW registered?

LY12 DYW is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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