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OW12 LXC

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,612 mi
Last recorded133,612 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd65,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW12 LXC
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 133,612 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 124,150 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 121,984 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 114,561 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut within inner edge of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 29 Mar 2023 114,561 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut within inner edge of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Mar 2022 101,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Mar 2021 92,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 87,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,303 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on out of shape on inner edges

rear pads approx. 75% worn

Fail 22 Mar 2019 75,303 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on out of shape on inner edges

rear pads approx. 75% worn

Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,421 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Mar 2018 64,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Mar 2017 53,903 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,837 miles

both rear tyres have bald flatspots on outer edges just outside centre three quarters

emissions too low to obtain a reading

Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd?

Based on 5,905 MOT tests across 652 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
6,740
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
652
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 21
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
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OW12 LXC is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 65,393 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW12 LXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was OW12 LXC registered?

OW12 LXC is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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