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PJ12 VBO

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,793 mi
Last recorded61,793 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 VBO
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 61,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 57,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 53,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 50,164 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 50,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 45,978 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 41,419 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 36,471 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 31,050 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 25,696 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 20,086 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 14,942 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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PJ12 VBO is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PJ12 VBO, 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 PJ12 VBO registered?

PJ12 VBO is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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