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SH12 VYT

2012 Mini Countryman

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,818 mi
Last recorded103,818 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 VYT
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 103,818 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 102,130 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 102,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2024 88,954 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 89,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 77,079 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 77,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 66,278 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 59,324 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,519 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 56,514 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

UN EVEVN BRAKE PAD WEAR FRONT

Pass 7 May 2018 53,456 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 48,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

osr brakes worn more than nsr suspect calliper damaged but brake performance ok

Pass 20 May 2016 40,301 miles

Front wiper blades smearing on screen

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 30,354 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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SH12 VYT is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH12 VYT registered?

SH12 VYT is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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