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A20 SAR

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,731 mi
Last recorded182,731 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D71,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SAR
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 182,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 182,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 179,682 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 179,681 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 171,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 149,095 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 117,380 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 90,282 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jul 2018 90,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,634 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 83,634 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 66,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 65,958 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 56,311 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A20 SAR is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 71,898 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 SAR, 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 15 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A20 SAR is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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