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MK12 OVF

2012 Mini Countryman One

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,780 mi
Last recorded78,780 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman One54,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 OVF
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 78,780 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 78,778 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 72,230 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 72,223 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 64,618 miles

Clutch slipping

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 64,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Clutch slipping

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 59,063 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,378 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 51,376 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 45,995 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 45,995 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 41,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 33,229 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 25,894 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 25,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 21,407 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 15,100 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 12,048 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)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman One?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
5,614
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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MK12 OVF is a 2012 Mini Countryman One in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman One models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 54,530 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 One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK12 OVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MK12 OVF is a 2012 Mini Countryman One, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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