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SM12 MLY

2012 Mini Countryman

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,500 mi
Last recorded126,500 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 MLY
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 126,500 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 126,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 122,211 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 104,519 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 92,879 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 81,648 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 77,340 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,565 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from offside front inner driveshaft seal

Pass 23 Mar 2019 66,132 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 66,132 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 54,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 54,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,181 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,632 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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SM12 MLY is a 2012 Mini Countryman in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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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SM12 MLY is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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