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BN61 RFZ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,799 mi
Last recorded131,799 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A48,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 RFZ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S ALL4A
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 131,799 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 131,762 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 130,009 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 130,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 128,497 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 125,008 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Jul 2023 125,008 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 120,471 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 120,470 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 116,174 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 107,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 99,668 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 96,582 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 91,927 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 77,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 77,708 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 60,119 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 44,754 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A?

Based on 2,263 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
4,441
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Headlamp aim too high 8
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BN61 RFZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 48,913 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 S ALL4A fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN61 RFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN61 RFZ registered?

BN61 RFZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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