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M8 PAT

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,006 mi
Last recorded67,006 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S48,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 PAT
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 67,006 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 66,018 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 64,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight perishing on both front top mounts(suspension)

Pass 4 Jul 2023 62,480 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 59,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

the nearside front tyre has multiple cuts in the tread

Pass 17 Jun 2021 54,988 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 51,390 miles

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2019 46,590 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2018 42,754 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 38,921 miles

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

rear tyres feathered

Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,804 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,629 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,265
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
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M8 PAT is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M8 PAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was M8 PAT registered?

M8 PAT is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is M8 PAT safe to buy?

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