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EY61 VRC

2012 Mini Countryman One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,506 mi
Last recorded88,506 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman One54,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 VRC
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 88,506 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 88,506 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged ball end broken off and missing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 82,163 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 82,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 75,232 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 75,232 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 67,761 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 67,761 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 60,813 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 52,216 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 45,679 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 38,534 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 33,841 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Dec 2016 30,709 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall and signs of wear to tyre edges

wear and feathering to o/s/r tyre on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2016 27,321 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 27,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 19,889 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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EY61 VRC is a 2012 Mini Countryman One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EY61 VRC, 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 EY61 VRC registered?

EY61 VRC is a 2012 Mini Countryman One, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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