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AO61 XRB

2012 Mini Countryman

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,616 mi
Last recorded127,616 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XRB
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 127,616 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH rear (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 127,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm DANGEROUS CONDITION. DO NOT DRIVE FROM TEST STATION (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm DANGEROUS CONDITION. DO NOT DRIVE FROM TEST STATION (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH rear (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 110,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER & OUTER EDGE WEAR,VOID OF TREAD. DANGEROUS. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER & OUTER EDGE WEAR,VOID OF TREAD. DANGEROUS. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also top of both coil springs. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 110,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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 HEAVY INNER & OUTER EDGE WEAR,VOID OF TREAD. DANGEROUS. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY INNER & OUTER EDGE WEAR,VOID OF TREAD. DANGEROUS. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also top of both coil springs. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure both rear (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 98,502 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 98,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected brake wire disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2023 88,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2022 75,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 75,027 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 75,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 71,423 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16- wearing inner tread / egde (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 71,423 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16- wearing inner tread / egde (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 63,704 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 52,306 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 52,287 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 46,213 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2016 38,839 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 29,098 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 28,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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AO61 XRB is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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AO61 XRB is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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