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NL12 VKS

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,816 mi
Last recorded79,816 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 VKS
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 79,816 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm just starting to perish in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 63,241 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2023 63,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 53,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,109 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 46,108 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Seat belt clasp/buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 42,907 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 37,216 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 37,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 32,182 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 32,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 25,240 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 15,762 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 14,735 miles

front tyres wearing outer shoulders

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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NL12 VKS is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL12 VKS, 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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What year was NL12 VKS registered?

NL12 VKS is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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