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SH12 WVL

2012 Mini Countryman

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,835 mi
Last recorded85,835 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 85,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 83,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 83,436 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 80,825 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 77,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,060 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,505 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 69,500 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,382 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 66,382 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 55,199 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,619 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,169 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 24,961 miles

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

OSF Tyre Wearing on Outter Edge

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 WVL is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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SH12 WVL is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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