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GV12 OVN

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,673 mi
Last recorded85,673 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto59,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 OVN
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 85,673 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 83,046 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 82,911 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All. (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 80,434 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All lamps. (4.4.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Air induction leak at filter housing (entry side).

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE: Rear of arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 80,434 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All lamps. (4.4.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Air induction leak at filter housing (entry side).

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE: Rear of arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 78,328 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 78,328 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 74,661 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 66,359 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 55,090 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 41,858 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 36,909 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,776 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2016 23,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,839 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto?

Based on 3,357 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,766
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 12
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GV12 OVN is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto in Blue 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 ALL4 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 59,250 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 ALL4 Auto fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV12 OVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV12 OVN is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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