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EX12 NJE

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,395 mi
Last recorded80,395 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S48,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 NJE
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 80,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 73,006 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 69,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2024 69,863 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2023 64,799 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,203 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 57,447 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 54,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,435 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,499 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,798 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 31,798 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,807 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread distorted on inner edge

Offside Front tyre low tread on inner edge and cut in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2015 18,037 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 18,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,265
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
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EX12 NJE is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,980 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 S fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX12 NJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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EX12 NJE is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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