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SM12 MLJ

2012 Mini Countryman

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,703 mi
Last recorded62,703 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 MLJ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 62,703 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 62,702 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 62,191 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 62,191 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 58,910 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 58,910 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 54,246 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 54,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked & worn to excess (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 51,345 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2020 48,635 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 44,323 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 39,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 34,366 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 29,035 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres cracking at tread

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,119 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 22,248 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)

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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SM12 MLJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was SM12 MLJ registered?

SM12 MLJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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