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FJ62 VRC

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,686 mi
Last recorded73,686 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 VRC
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 73,686 miles

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

centre exhaust heat shield and plastic under tray slightly loose

Pass 13 Mar 2025 71,003 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 71,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 68,237 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 68,237 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 64,821 miles

high viz stop light inoperative

Pass 10 Mar 2022 60,740 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 56,474 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,442 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 42,822 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 36,570 miles

Both rear tyres (3012) Dunlop wearing on their edges, cracked and perished.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 31,210 miles

Both front tyres worn on their outer edges.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 26,327 miles

N/S/F tyre BADLY worn on outer edge and nailed.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,295 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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FJ62 VRC is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 52,152 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ62 VRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FJ62 VRC registered?

FJ62 VRC is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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