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RB06 SAM

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,402 mi
Last recorded51,402 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB06 SAM
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 51,402 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 42,112 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 42,008 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 28,435 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 25,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear number plate cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2021 23,577 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 23,132 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 22,505 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 19,867 miles

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

small stone chip in screen

Pass 18 Jul 2017 17,293 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 14,228 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 9,941 miles

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

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

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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RB06 SAM is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 RB06 SAM, 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 RB06 SAM registered?

RB06 SAM is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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