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DN12 HWZ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,124 mi
Last recorded94,124 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 HWZ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 94,124 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 94,123 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 88,958 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 88,957 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 84,118 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 78,570 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 78,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 65,828 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 60,076 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 58,234 miles

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

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

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

parking brake light indicates malfunction

Pass 3 Jul 2019 48,214 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE HAS CRACKS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER AND INNER EDGE WORN STRONGLY ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER AND INNER EDGE WORN STRONGLY ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE HAS CRACKS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 34,655 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2016 27,000 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 27,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 19,708 miles

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

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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DN12 HWZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN12 HWZ, 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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What year was DN12 HWZ registered?

DN12 HWZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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