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SC03 PEN

2012 Mini Countryman

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,057 mi
Last recorded70,057 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 PEN
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 70,057 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 66,159 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 62,749 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 58,638 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 58,638 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction CAMERA IN CENTRE OF SCREEN (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 53,456 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 48,737 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 48,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 44,928 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 39,342 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,228 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 35,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,456 miles

Front brake pads very low.

High level brake light dim.

N/s/f tyre getting low.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,154 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 23,622 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 16,494 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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SC03 PEN is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,683 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 14 years old, this Mini Countryman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SC03 PEN registered?

SC03 PEN is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SC03 PEN safe to buy?

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