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GY12 YJW

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,257 mi
Last recorded70,257 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S48,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 YJW
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 70,257 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 66,181 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 61,993 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 61,993 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 56,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 56,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 53,144 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 49,027 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 49,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 46,845 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 46,839 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Wipers slightly smear

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,449 miles

Rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2018 36,577 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 29,597 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,011 miles

front Tyres inner edges worn.

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2016 24,971 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

front Tyres inner edges worn.

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YJW is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJW, 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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GY12 YJW is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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