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MINI Countryman Cooper D

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,600 cc

LA12 ABVMOT history

LA12 ABV is a white diesel MINI Countryman Cooper D first used on 24 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 113,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LA12 ABV white MINI Countryman – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Countryman, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,683 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 ABV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Countryman Cooper D
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 ABV was last recorded at 113,683 miles on 1 May 2026, 4,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,588 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,095 miles
Average per year
6,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,683 miles
  • 2024 – 109,588 miles
  • 2023 – 99,270 miles
  • 2021 – 88,422 miles
  • 2020 – 81,024 miles
  • 2019 – 75,160 miles
  • 2018 – 70,673 miles
  • 2017 – 61,643 miles
  • 2016 – 53,056 miles
  • 2015 – 47,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,683 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,683 miles (+4,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,683 miles
    Test number
    365128822650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass109,588 miles (+10,318)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,588 miles
    Test number
    456146905161
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass99,270 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    99,270 miles
    Test number
    512065478868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail99,270 miles (+10,848)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,270 miles
    Test number
    161253830997
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass88,422 miles (+7,398)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,422 miles
    Test number
    171463521800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,024 miles (+5,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,024 miles
    Test number
    200264117975
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
  7. Pass75,160 miles (+4,487)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,160 miles
    Test number
    155413812462
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass70,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,673 miles
    Test number
    709030568057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,673 miles (+9,030)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,673 miles
    Test number
    176703491103
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass61,643 miles (+8,587)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,643 miles
    Test number
    418000578214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,056 miles (+5,745)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,056 miles
    Test number
    131904913832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,311 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,311 miles
    Test number
    441741104781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,469 miles
    Test number
    535194095151
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LA12 ABV

Does LA12 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 ABV is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 ABV?
The MOT on LA12 ABV is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 ABV done?
LA12 ABV was recorded at 113,683 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 6,223 miles a year.
Has LA12 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 ABV has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LA12 ABV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA12 ABV find?
LA12 ABV passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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