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MW61 FMU

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,625 mi
Last recorded164,625 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL467,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 FMU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D ALL4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 164,625 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 164,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 149,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 144,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 28 Nov 2023 144,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 14 Dec 2022 140,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 140,012 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 127,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 117,180 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 117,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 108,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 101,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 95,648 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 95,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 86,056 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 75,563 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges - Advise replacement ASAP

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 75,563 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges - Advise replacement ASAP

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

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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MW61 FMU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 D ALL4 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW61 FMU, 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.

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MW61 FMU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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