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FT12 VNC

2012 Mini Countryman One D

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,501 mi
Last recorded108,501 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman One D62,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 VNC
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 108,501 miles

Nearside Rear strut top has slight play but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 26 Feb 2025 108,501 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear strut top has slight play but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 23 Feb 2024 101,106 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 100,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Gand brake cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 93,569 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 84,188 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 74,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre feathered on inner edge

Nearside front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2020 74,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre feathered on inner edge

Nearside front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,574 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 55,523 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 44,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 44,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 35,399 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 35,384 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 35,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,293 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 25,699 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman One D?

Based on 4,334 MOT tests across 414 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
6,580
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11
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FT12 VNC is a 2012 Mini Countryman One D in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 62,466 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 D fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT12 VNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FT12 VNC is a 2012 Mini Countryman One D, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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