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SF61 OAB

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,252 mi
Last recorded96,252 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto57,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF61 OAB
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 96,252 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 96,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 87,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 87,160 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 76,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount starting to separate from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount starting to separate from pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 65,635 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 65,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 63,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 59,051 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,651 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 45,812 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 42,000 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 35,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 30,013 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto?

Based on 2,090 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
5,657
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
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SF61 OAB is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 57,477 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF61 OAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF61 OAB is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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