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MR56 MBR

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,410 mi
Last recorded101,410 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL451,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR56 MBR
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S ALL4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 101,410 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 101,300 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 96,515 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 96,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 91,249 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 84,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 77,720 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 71,352 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 66,591 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 57,842 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,146 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 51,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/19 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,058 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 35,972 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4?

Based on 5,050 MOT tests across 362 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
5,276
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 48
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 17
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MR56 MBR is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,866 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 S ALL4 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MR56 MBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was MR56 MBR registered?

MR56 MBR is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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