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L15 VVE

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,709 mi
Last recorded82,709 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto44,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 VVE
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Auto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 82,709 miles

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 82,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 77,543 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 71,991 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 71,991 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 68,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 68,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,407 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 58,422 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 54,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 54,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 47,267 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 39,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Dec 2016 33,083 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 26,305 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)

all tyres cracking to side walls and within tyre treads

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge 2mm

Pass 10 Nov 2014 19,989 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Auto?

Based on 2,209 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
4,301
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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L15 VVE is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 44,381 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L15 VVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L15 VVE is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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