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FW12 TFO

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd Auto

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,976 mi
Last recorded151,976 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd Auto52,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 TFO
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 151,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 151,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Cable Snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 149,378 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 149,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 145,897 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 138,770 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 138,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 123,822 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,706 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,330 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 77,444 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,512 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge both (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,506 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,909 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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FW12 TFO is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd Auto in White 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 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 FW12 TFO, 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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FW12 TFO is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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