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MCZ 1978

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,041 mi
Last recorded138,041 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL467,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCZ 1978
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D ALL4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 138,041 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 131,150 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 124,036 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 115,613 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 98,835 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 98,795 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,296 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,213 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4?

Based on 11,199 MOT tests across 972 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,717
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
972
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
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MCZ 1978 is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 67,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCZ 1978, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MCZ 1978?

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What year was MCZ 1978 registered?

MCZ 1978 is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is MCZ 1978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCZ 1978 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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