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S8 EPS

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,536 mi
Last recorded79,536 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S57,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 EPS
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 79,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 79,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 79,044 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 79,044 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 78,417 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 78,232 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 72,488 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 72,467 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 68,074 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 63,970 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 61,129 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 57,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,879 miles

both front tyres feathering on edges

both rear tyres feathering on edges and cracking on tread wall

Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,960 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 48,074 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 43,351 miles

front and rear tyres low on tread

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,265
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
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S8 EPS is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 57,714 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 S fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S8 EPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S8 EPS is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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