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AO61 YTR

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,290 mi
Last recorded101,290 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YTR
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 101,290 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 101,290 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 100,745 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 100,583 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 100,583 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 99,014 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 98,936 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,175 miles

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

noise on engine

Fail 25 Jan 2021 98,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn more on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres going stepped inner edge

noise on engine

Pass 1 Feb 2020 92,048 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 87,330 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 82,023 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 77,040 miles

front discs worn.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 62,930 miles

Nearside Front LOW 2MM

Offside Front LOW ON 2MM

Fail 18 Jan 2016 62,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front LOW 2MM

Offside Front LOW ON 2MM

Pass 16 Jan 2015 44,715 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 44,715 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

rearpads starting to get low

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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AO61 YTR is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 69,724 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 AO61 YTR, 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 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO61 YTR is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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