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P121 LJJ

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,834 mi
Last recorded61,834 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S57,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 LJJ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 61,834 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 58,647 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 55,603 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 52,208 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 50,514 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 50,513 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 43,455 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 43,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 38,157 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 35,136 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 32,063 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 32,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,483 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 20,705 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 16,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 10,552 miles

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

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

Oil leak on engine.

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,265
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
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P121 LJJ is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 57,714 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 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P121 LJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P121 LJJ is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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