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HV12 OMU

2012 Mini Countryman One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,267 mi
Last recorded55,267 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman One54,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 OMU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 55,267 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 49,815 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 49,813 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 47,295 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 47,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 44,789 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 42,620 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 39,456 miles

screen chipped

Pass 6 Aug 2019 37,244 miles

screen chipped

Pass 10 Aug 2018 34,113 miles

wet test

Fail 10 Aug 2018 34,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

wet test

Pass 5 Jul 2017 29,726 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 19,299 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 13,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in Nsf tyre but still meets Mot requirements

Nsf tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

Screw in Osr tyre tread

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman One?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
5,614
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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HV12 OMU is a 2012 Mini Countryman One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman One models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 54,530 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 One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV12 OMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HV12 OMU registered?

HV12 OMU is a 2012 Mini Countryman One, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is HV12 OMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 OMU 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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