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SC61 DVY

2012 Mini Countryman

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,309 mi
Last recorded95,309 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC61 DVY
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 95,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2026 95,302 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 91,769 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 87,649 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 87,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2023 81,320 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 81,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,361 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 74,361 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 70,538 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 64,819 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 58,089 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 48,183 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 48,183 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 37,454 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 28,848 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 21,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SC61 DVY is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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SC61 DVY is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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