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MV12 PZW

2012 Mini Countryman

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,727 mi
Last recorded74,727 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 PZW
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 74,727 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 72,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 72,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 68,144 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 68,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 65,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 60,069 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 49,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 34,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 33,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is perished and cracked but no cord or ply exposed

Offside Front Inner cv joint gaiter is leaking grease

Fail 29 Jul 2020 33,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is perished and cracked but no cord or ply exposed

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner cv joint gaiter is leaking grease

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,491 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 31,491 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,558 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 28,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 25,490 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 24,535 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2014 16,703 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 16,703 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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MV12 PZW is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Countryman typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV12 PZW is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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