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EX62 XAT

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,168 mi
Last recorded163,168 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto59,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 XAT
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 163,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 141,589 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2025 141,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 123,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 123,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 96,210 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 72,710 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 39,757 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 34,018 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 29,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside washer jets misaligned

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

fuel low

Pass 1 Nov 2017 24,692 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 19,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 13,232 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 13,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 12,911 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto?

Based on 3,357 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,766
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 12
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EX62 XAT is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 59,250 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 Sd ALL4 Auto fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX62 XAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX62 XAT registered?

EX62 XAT is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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