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RF12 DPZ

2012 Mini Countryman One

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,063 mi
Last recorded99,063 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman One54,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 DPZ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 99,063 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine oil leak

Fail 29 May 2026 99,061 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))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2025 89,368 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 89,360 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 78,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 68,442 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 68,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 59,359 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 55,030 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,327 miles

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

front flexy exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2019 47,785 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 41,297 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 35,785 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,582 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 24,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman One?

Based on 7,176 MOT tests across 608 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
5,614
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
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RF12 DPZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman One in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman One models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 54,530 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 One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF12 DPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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RF12 DPZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman One, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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