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EJ12 XBU

2012 Mini Countryman One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,514 mi
Last recorded69,514 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman One54,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 XBU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 69,514 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2024 67,134 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 67,134 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 62,679 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 54,523 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 44,812 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 36,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 30,486 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/R tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 15 May 2017 23,839 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 16,555 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 9,513 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman One?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
5,614
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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EJ12 XBU is a 2012 Mini Countryman One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman One models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 54,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ12 XBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EJ12 XBU registered?

EJ12 XBU is a 2012 Mini Countryman One, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is EJ12 XBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ12 XBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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