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SD62 RCU

2012 Mini Countryman

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

66,589 mi
Last recorded66,589 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 RCU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 66,589 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 66,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 62,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 62,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury rear wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 58,060 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 51,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2023 51,779 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 47,674 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2021 46,127 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 46,124 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 44,746 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 39,877 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 36,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.65 mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,601 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened strut top mount rubber crack forming (2.4.G.1)

Rear both rear tyres cracks forming

Pass 21 Apr 2016 19,729 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 17,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak engine

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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SD62 RCU is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Blue 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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SD62 RCU is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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