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MT12 LXH

2012 Mini Countryman

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,773 mi
Last recorded79,773 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 LXH
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 79,773 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 79,773 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))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to test rear belts (7.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 205/55/17 91w falken (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2024 76,368 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 76,368 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 75,448 miles

'TPMS' light illuminated on display screen

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape 'stepping' on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some areas of front subframe have corrosion, none considered excessive

Pass 20 May 2023 74,768 miles

brake pad warning light on

coolant level low

Fail 20 May 2023 74,767 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

coolant level low

Pass 6 Jun 2022 73,452 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

coolant reservoir empty

engine oil on minimum

Pass 7 Jul 2021 71,238 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

service light illuminated

Fail 26 Jun 2021 71,185 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut mounting worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Jun 2020 60,374 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 53,686 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 45,530 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 40,140 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wire installed (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 33,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 22,873 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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MT12 LXH is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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MT12 LXH is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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