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R70 MSL

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,986 mi
Last recorded128,986 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto44,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 MSL
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Auto
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 128,986 miles

Nearside Front Outer MINOR LEAK OF GREASE FROM NSF OUTER DRIVESHAFT GAITOR

Fail 3 Mar 2026 128,942 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose SEAT MOUNTINGS INSECURE (2X FRONT) (7.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer MINOR LEAK OF GREASE FROM NSF OUTER DRIVESHAFT GAITOR

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM CAT- FLEXI PIPE JOINT

Pass 7 Mar 2025 123,306 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 123,305 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 123,163 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 107,534 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 107,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 90,741 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 90,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2022 73,630 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 57,747 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 57,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 45,663 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 33,643 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 19,590 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 7,183 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 6,845 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 6,371 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Auto?

Based on 2,209 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
4,301
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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R70 MSL is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 44,381 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R70 MSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R70 MSL registered?

R70 MSL is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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