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SM12 MLZ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,117 mi
Last recorded73,117 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL451,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 MLZ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S ALL4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 73,117 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip im windscreen outside A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 70,710 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 66,974 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 58,038 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 50,928 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 50,928 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 42,630 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 41,423 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 35,763 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 28,002 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 27,968 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 25,640 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,507 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 15,536 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4?

Based on 5,050 MOT tests across 362 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
5,276
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 48
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 36
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 17
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SM12 MLZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 51,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM12 MLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM12 MLZ registered?

SM12 MLZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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