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SJ12 VGM

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,655 mi
Last recorded52,655 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto59,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 VGM
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 52,655 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 50,446 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 46,100 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 40,857 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 36,396 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 36,242 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 33,693 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 31,585 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 27,853 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 24,253 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLY TORN

Pass 22 Jun 2017 19,763 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,051 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 15,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewal (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,813 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 11,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto?

Based on 3,357 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,766
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 12
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SJ12 VGM is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 59,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ12 VGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ12 VGM is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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