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SA56 MEE

2011 Mini Countryman

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,084 mi
Last recorded143,084 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman62,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 MEE
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 143,084 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 142,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 130,409 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 130,409 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

rear heatshield/cover insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2023 117,452 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 115,559 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 110,122 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 105,413 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 98,122 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,264 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 52,769 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,453 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 28,240 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SA56 MEE is a 2011 Mini Countryman in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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SA56 MEE is a 2011 Mini Countryman, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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