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RE12 SBU

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,563 mi
Last recorded134,563 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 SBU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 134,563 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 134,563 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 124,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 116,531 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2023 107,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 99,063 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 99,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 96,554 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 93,840 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 93,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 89,225 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Pass 26 May 2018 78,442 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 64,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60R16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 May 2017 64,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60R16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,322 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 43,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D?

Based on 13,433 MOT tests across 1,217 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
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RE12 SBU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 69,724 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 D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE12 SBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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RE12 SBU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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