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HV12 VUW

2012 Mini Countryman One

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,209 mi
Last recorded43,209 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman One54,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 VUW
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 43,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 43,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 40,932 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 37,325 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished & cracking

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 34,703 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 34,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 29,099 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 28,009 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 25,782 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 23,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 16,230 miles

offside front tyre outer edge wearing low

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 VUW is a 2012 Mini Countryman One in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

HV12 VUW is a 2012 Mini Countryman One, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is HV12 VUW safe to buy?

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