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SA08 STU

2011 Mini Countryman

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,657 mi
Last recorded85,657 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman62,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 STU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 85,657 miles

tpms light on

Fail 12 Jan 2026 85,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

tpms light on

Pass 13 Jan 2025 75,995 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 71,096 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 74,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 62,918 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 58,313 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Apr 2021 50,585 miles

Offside Rear uneven wear on inside tread 2mm./ glass cut in tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2020 47,361 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitor system warning lamp indicates a fault

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 41,230 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 41,229 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitor system warning lamp indicates a fault

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 32,062 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 23,433 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Aug 2016 18,890 miles

no emission detected

Pass 13 Aug 2015 18,217 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 14,875 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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SA08 STU is a 2011 Mini Countryman in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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SA08 STU is a 2011 Mini Countryman, first registered on 15 August 2011.

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