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NJ12 NPD

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,828 mi
Last recorded96,828 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 NPD
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 96,828 miles

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

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

sub frame corroded

sub frame corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2025 96,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

sub frame corroded

sub frame corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2025 96,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Front subframe corroded

Front washer jets defective

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 90,205 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 88,852 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 83,601 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 75,931 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,580 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 63,979 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 55,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower position/driving lamp lens (Recessed) is broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.43 mm (5.2.3 (e))

The rear seats have a insecure child seat fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2018 55,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower position/driving lamp lens (Recessed) is broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.43 mm (5.2.3 (e))

The headlamps E beam images are aiming too far right of the 0% limit

The rear seats have a insecure child seat fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 47,492 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 47,492 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 40,958 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 35,278 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 30,538 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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NJ12 NPD is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 52,152 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ12 NPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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NJ12 NPD is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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