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SL54 RCS

2012 Mini Countryman

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,414 mi
Last recorded63,414 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 RCS
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 63,414 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 58,097 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 53,442 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are on 3mm and worn on outer edges - O/S also has a damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2023 53,440 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are on 3mm and worn on outer edges - O/S also has a damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2022 48,500 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 48,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 42,966 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 37,512 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 33,707 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 33,707 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 28,874 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 24,547 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 24,086 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 21,404 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 16,342 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre (PUNCTURED)

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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SL54 RCS 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 80%.

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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What year was SL54 RCS registered?

SL54 RCS is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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