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YE12 LBF

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,974 mi
Last recorded83,974 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto48,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 LBF
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 83,974 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 83,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 80,906 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 77,123 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 72,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 70,641 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,804 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 67,804 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,528 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 1 Aug 2018 49,555 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 49,551 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,262 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,560 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 40,522 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 32,559 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 32,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 24,470 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto?

Based on 3,157 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
5,031
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 8
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 8
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YE12 LBF is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 48,484 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 D ALL4 Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE12 LBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YE12 LBF is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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