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GV12 MLY

2012 Mini Countryman One D

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,006 mi
Last recorded133,006 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman One D62,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 MLY
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 133,006 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 133,004 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 122,376 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 108,751 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole/leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 93,754 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 16 Jul 2022 93,753 miles

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

Emissions too clean to test.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Jun 2021 75,946 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Jun 2020 58,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 58,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 51,857 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

diesel emissions to clean to register

Pass 3 Jul 2018 45,126 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 37,639 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 29,157 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 18,416 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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GV12 MLY is a 2012 Mini Countryman One D in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV12 MLY, 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 GV12 MLY registered?

GV12 MLY is a 2012 Mini Countryman One D, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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