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NV12 BYL

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,143 mi
Last recorded71,143 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S48,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 BYL
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 71,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2025 63,491 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 63,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 55,785 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 53,996 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 50,571 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,245 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 43,222 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 40,654 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,209 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,504 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 35,280 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 27,161 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2015 17,475 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,265
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
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NV12 BYL is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV12 BYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was NV12 BYL registered?

NV12 BYL is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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The MOT history for NV12 BYL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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