2012 MINI Countryman Cooper D 1.6L Diesel · LB61 KXH

The most recent MOT entry on 2 December 2025 records a pass at the 137,693 mileage point, but this immediately follows a fail recorded on the same date for a non-working nearside front position lamp. The presence of a failure on the same day as the pass indicates the vehicle was repaired and retested without leaving the station, a common occurrence but one that prevents a completely clean trend. Looking back through the available history, the three prior tests in December 2024, December 2023, and December 2022 all passed first time, suggesting the position lamp failure is an isolated electrical fault rather than evidence of a worsening pattern. The overall trend leans toward stable rather than deteriorating, with the caveat that the recent suspension advisories require monitoring. The recorded mileage of 137,693 against a 2012 registration equates to roughly 9,835 miles annually, which sits squarely within expected parameters for a vehicle of this age. The records provide four annual test points between December 2022 and December 2025, each carried out in the same month, which suggests consistent annual use rather than long periods of standing or unusually rapid accumulation. No mileage figure is supplied for the intermediate tests, so it is not possible to calculate the exact mileage progression between MOTs. The sparse advisory list across the earlier tests, restricted to under-tray fitment and brake disc condition, is consistent with a car that has been kept in regular use without obvious neglect. The December 2025 advisories for nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes are the items most warranting physical inspection before purchase. Although recorded as worn without excessive movement, these bushes commonly deteriorate further under load, and a buyer should request the tester measure current play or inspect them off-vehicle for cracking or splitting. The earlier brake disc advisories from 2022 and 2023 on the front discs suggest surface wear was already developing, so a current measurement of disc thickness and lip formation is sensible given the vehicle has covered further mileage since. The position lamp failure was a straightforward bulb or LED unit issue, but verifying all exterior lighting functions correctly during a pre-purchase walkaround remains prudent. The MOT record reflects an established maintenance rhythm and a recent pass, yet the live suspension bushes and the December 2025 same-day failure prevent a wholly clean assessment. The record contains no structural corrosion advisories and no recurring brake, tyre, or exhaust failures, which limits the mechanical risk profile. Buyers should still budget for the front suspension bushes to be addressed in the near term and confirm the position lamp repair is fully resolved before committing to purchase.