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GY12 XFP

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,731 mi
Last recorded163,731 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 XFP
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 163,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advice change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 153,528 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 141,726 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 128,474 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 115,999 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,869 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 91,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn to outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

front windscreen washer jets,poor performance.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,406 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 81,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 73,200 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/17 91v continental non rft (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seats had to be raised into the upright position to check seatbelts

Fail 13 Jun 2017 73,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread on edges 205/55/17 Pirelli rft (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm with no tread on edges 205/55/17 Pirelli rft (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/17 91v continental non rft (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seats had to be raised into the upright position to check seatbelts

Pass 19 Feb 2016 60,751 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 60,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen wipers smear slightly

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D?

Based on 13,433 MOT tests across 1,217 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
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GY12 XFP is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 69,724 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 D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY12 XFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GY12 XFP registered?

GY12 XFP is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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The MOT history for GY12 XFP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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