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E8 CHX

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,021 mi
Last recorded178,021 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 CHX
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 178,021 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 174,317 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 171,765 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near and offside, starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside, outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS warning

Fail 24 Jan 2024 171,765 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near and offside, starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and offside, outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TPMS warning

Pass 31 Jan 2023 169,458 miles

Brake warning light illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Bonnet release handle damaged

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Jan 2023 169,458 miles

Brake warning light illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Bonnet release handle damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 164,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 151,273 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 151,273 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 129,180 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 102,049 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 102,049 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 78,228 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,947 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 45,191 miles

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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E8 CHX is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E8 CHX, 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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E8 CHX is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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