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EL56 ART

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,554 mi
Last recorded93,554 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto44,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL56 ART
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Auto
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 93,554 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 84,284 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 71,576 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 60,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 79,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2020 41,630 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 32,938 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 28,369 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 28,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 22,270 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 15,045 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 12,599 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 12,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 9,707 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Auto?

Based on 2,209 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
4,301
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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EL56 ART is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 44,381 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EL56 ART, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EL56 ART registered?

EL56 ART is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is EL56 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL56 ART shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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