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YB61 LWJ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,390 mi
Last recorded87,390 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 LWJ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 87,390 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 86,646 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 82,308 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 82,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2022 77,226 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,775 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 61,567 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 61,567 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 11,035 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat doesn't slide forward when seat back tilted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 55,531 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 51,062 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 45,063 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 36,140 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,845 miles

advise deep cut to o/s rear tyre

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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YB61 LWJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB61 LWJ, 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 YB61 LWJ registered?

YB61 LWJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is YB61 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 LWJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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