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AO12 AYP

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,845 mi
Last recorded176,845 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL467,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AYP
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd ALL4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 176,845 miles

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

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

Rear sub frame has slight corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2026 176,845 miles

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

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

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

Rear sub frame has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2025 169,620 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 162,624 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 157,227 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 150,904 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))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 150,904 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))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 140,914 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 127,760 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 117,367 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 111,748 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 111,748 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 107,469 miles

plastic cover under vehicle,

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,720 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 77,720 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4?

Based on 4,802 MOT tests across 394 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,668
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 20
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 13
Full Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 reliability report

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AO12 AYP is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 67,672 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 Sd ALL4 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 AYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AO12 AYP is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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