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HV12 VTZ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,661 mi
Last recorded75,661 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 VTZ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 75,661 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner of windsreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 67,385 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 59,028 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 50,726 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 41,453 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 41,369 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside also close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 34,231 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 33,014 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 33,014 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 30,200 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 30,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre tread wearing thin

Pass 28 Mar 2018 26,779 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,964 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 17,550 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 13,838 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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HV12 VTZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 52,152 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV12 VTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HV12 VTZ registered?

HV12 VTZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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