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HY12 GMV

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,860 mi
Last recorded75,860 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL451,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GMV
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S ALL4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 75,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 72,351 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 72,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 68,413 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 68,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 64,532 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 64,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/4019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 61,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner edge wear and worn to 3mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2020 58,944 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 58,943 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 55,946 miles

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

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

coolant leak at front of engine

long travel on park brake

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,633 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,123 miles

Oil leak engine. ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 36,100 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,862 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4?

Based on 5,050 MOT tests across 362 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
5,276
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 48
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 17
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HY12 GMV is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,866 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 ALL4 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY12 GMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY12 GMV is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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