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NL12 YWN

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,086 mi
Last recorded89,086 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YWN
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 89,086 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 89,086 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2024 78,836 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 65,650 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 59,854 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 57,624 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 55,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 55,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 51,758 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 44,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

front pads wearing thin

slight damage to o/s rear light

Pass 26 May 2017 33,936 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,934 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 27,344 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,299 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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NL12 YWN is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YWN, 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 YWN registered?

NL12 YWN is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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