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GY61 YZW

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,106 mi
Last recorded126,106 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A48,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 YZW
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S ALL4A
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 126,106 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside the D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 124,262 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside the D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 124,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside the D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 121,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 118,490 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Reflector worn (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Reflector worn (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 118,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced reflector worn (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity reflector worn (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 114,449 miles

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 114,449 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 110,798 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,246 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 108,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 103,236 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 97,015 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,028 miles

Rear tyres stepped on inside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2016 67,424 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 56,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ALL4A?

Based on 2,263 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
4,441
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Headlamp aim too high 8
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GY61 YZW is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A in Red 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 ALL4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 48,913 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 ALL4A fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY61 YZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY61 YZW is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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