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S8 DBU

2011 Mini Countryman

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,631 mi
Last recorded86,631 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman62,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 DBU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 86,631 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 86,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 85,823 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 85,003 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 83,504 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 79,719 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 78,421 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 78,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 73,662 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 73,659 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 67,794 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heat shield loose

Pass 7 Feb 2019 62,341 miles

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

heat shield loose

Pass 7 Feb 2018 57,613 miles

heat shield loose

Pass 6 Feb 2017 53,155 miles

rear tyre treads low

Fail 6 Feb 2017 53,155 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

rear tyre treads low

Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,319 miles

vehicle undertrays limiting access to various testable items

Fail 2 Feb 2015 38,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,923 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,320 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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S8 DBU is a 2011 Mini Countryman in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 62,020 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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S8 DBU is a 2011 Mini Countryman, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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