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ET12 GRK

2012 Mini Countryman One

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,209 mi
Last recorded67,209 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman One54,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 GRK
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 67,209 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,670 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 65,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 61,826 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 60,430 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 60,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 4 Aug 2021 54,492 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 48,263 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 48,263 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 42,136 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 34,065 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 34,065 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 20,535 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 13,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2015 13,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ET12 GRK is a 2012 Mini Countryman One in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET12 GRK, 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 ET12 GRK registered?

ET12 GRK is a 2012 Mini Countryman One, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is ET12 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 GRK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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