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SC03 TOM

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,518 mi
Last recorded109,518 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 TOM
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 109,518 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 93,759 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 93,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2024 84,485 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 68,672 miles

Rear brake pads worn, close to sensor

Fail 20 Feb 2023 68,672 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn, close to sensor

Pass 17 Feb 2022 66,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside and offside front brake pads low

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,334 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

Pass 18 Feb 2020 63,742 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 62,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,289 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

offside rear tyre of run flat construction

Pass 13 Sep 2016 43,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 30,981 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,892 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 26,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D?

Based on 13,433 MOT tests across 1,217 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
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SC03 TOM is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 69,724 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 D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC03 TOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SC03 TOM registered?

SC03 TOM is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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