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OV62 DYB

2012 Mini Countryman

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,708 mi
Last recorded102,708 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 DYB
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 102,708 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 102,708 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 102,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE TO CHANGE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 98,730 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 93,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 88,770 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 82,992 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 82,992 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,655 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 78,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2019 66,603 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 55,555 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 45,579 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 45,574 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

auxiliary belt split

front brake discs corroded

front inner pads look low

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight leak from gearbox driveshaft seal

Pass 22 Feb 2016 35,482 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 14,333 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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OV62 DYB is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Countryman typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV62 DYB is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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