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GJ62 ZGL

2012 Mini Countryman

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,370 mi
Last recorded120,370 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 ZGL
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 120,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 120,369 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 113,972 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 108,062 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 108,062 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 97,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted .

Pass 6 Oct 2021 84,202 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,423 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 80,415 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 76,630 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 67,795 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 67,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front tyres worn on shoulders

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,078 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 51,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,334 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,527 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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GJ62 ZGL is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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GJ62 ZGL is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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