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FD12 VTJ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd Auto

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,412 mi
Last recorded60,412 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd Auto52,644 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 VTJ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 60,412 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 60,412 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 60,074 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 60,073 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 59,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 56,660 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 56,652 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Sep 2022 51,450 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 41,851 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also small cut outer sidewall and worn on edges ()

Pass 14 Aug 2020 35,153 miles

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 16 Aug 2019 31,125 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 31,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 26,136 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 24,587 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 20,481 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 20,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 19,931 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre.

Pass 12 May 2015 15,281 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 1,194 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
5,860
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 6
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
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FD12 VTJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd Auto in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 52,644 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD12 VTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FD12 VTJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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