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NL12 YZC

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,323 mi
Last recorded94,323 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YZC
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 94,323 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 81,424 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 77,146 miles

ADVISE CAR VERY RUSTY UNDERNEATH

ADVISE COVERS UNDER BONNET UNDER CAR AND ON OUTER SILLS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 77,146 miles

ADVISE CAR VERY RUSTY UNDERNEATH

ADVISE COVERS UNDER BONNET UNDER CAR AND ON OUTER SILLS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 70,018 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 68,760 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge close to cords showing (205/60r16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 63,623 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 54,310 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 54,157 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 90/95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,594 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,327 miles

items removed from drivers view at start of test

vehicle fitted with under-body covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Jun 2016 35,327 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

items removed from drivers view at start of test

vehicle fitted with under-body covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D?

Based on 13,433 MOT tests across 1,217 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
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NL12 YZC is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 69,724 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL12 YZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was NL12 YZC registered?

NL12 YZC is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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The MOT history for NL12 YZC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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