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GY12 PDZ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,594 mi
Last recorded73,594 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S48,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 PDZ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 73,594 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 73,594 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 69,160 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 64,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 21 Dec 2022 59,461 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 20 Dec 2021 47,590 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 20 Dec 2021 47,590 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative knuckle popped off socket. Replaced! (4.1.5 (a))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 4 Dec 2020 36,731 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 36,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2019 26,033 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 22,950 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 20,873 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 20,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 18,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner ball swivel

Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,600 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,265
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
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GY12 PDZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,980 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 S fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY12 PDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY12 PDZ registered?

GY12 PDZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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