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K26 ELF

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,784 mi
Last recorded84,784 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 ELF
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 84,784 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 76,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 69,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 62,027 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 53,425 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 47,608 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 44,880 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 39,796 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 39,796 miles

Offside Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 33,925 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 33,925 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 27,788 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 22,844 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,410 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D?

Based on 13,433 MOT tests across 1,217 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
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K26 ELF is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 69,724 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K26 ELF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was K26 ELF registered?

K26 ELF is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is K26 ELF safe to buy?

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