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J50 GGE

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,395 mi
Last recorded118,395 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd65,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 GGE
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 118,395 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn uneven

Pass 27 Jun 2025 108,590 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn uneven across tread

Fail 24 Jun 2025 108,501 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre worn uneven across tread

Pass 26 Jun 2024 105,712 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 105,710 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 93,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 93,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 79,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 66,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre excessive worn/bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

been on road test can hear slight knock noise from rear when inspected rear suspension components can't see any play in joints

Pass 25 Apr 2020 62,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,946 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 45,637 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2016 34,171 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2015 27,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd?

Based on 5,905 MOT tests across 652 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
6,740
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
652
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 21
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
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J50 GGE is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 65,393 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J50 GGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J50 GGE is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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