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DE12 GCU

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,182 mi
Last recorded85,182 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL467,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 GCU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D ALL4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 85,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 80,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 75,913 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 75,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 75,687 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 74,275 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 73,439 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 73,439 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 72,611 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 71,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,478 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 66,347 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washers (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,748 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,331 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 29,590 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4?

Based on 11,199 MOT tests across 972 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,717
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
972
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
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DE12 GCU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 67,074 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 ALL4 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE12 GCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE12 GCU registered?

DE12 GCU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DE12 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 GCU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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