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DD51 HAY

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,825 mi
Last recorded101,825 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto57,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD51 HAY
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 101,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 101,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 99,187 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 95,665 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 95,663 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 91,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, step tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 87,835 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 82,747 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 77,046 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,776 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 49,118 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 36,476 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Feb 2017 35,217 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads 3mm. (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer brake pad is 2mm. (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight tightness at O/S/R wheel to turn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 30,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Slight bind at O/S/R wheel.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,142 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 21,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto?

Based on 2,090 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
5,657
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
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DD51 HAY is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 57,477 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DD51 HAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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DD51 HAY is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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