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GL12 VHZ

2012 Mini Countryman One D

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,265 mi
Last recorded124,265 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman One D62,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 VHZ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 124,265 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 75,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking between tread 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 72,537 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 70,868 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 66,152 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 58,808 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 58,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 51,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,049 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,890 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,455 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 23,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,261 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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GL12 VHZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman One D in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL12 VHZ, 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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What year was GL12 VHZ registered?

GL12 VHZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman One D, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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