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SP11 FBL

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,146 mi
Last recorded144,146 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S57,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 FBL
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 144,146 miles

Front exhaust flex damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 144,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flex damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 144,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 138,753 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 138,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/5517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2023 131,358 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 122,651 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 113,670 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 113,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 100,741 miles

Breather hose split

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face both discs have corrosion on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 88,287 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 78,138 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 78,138 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,351 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,616 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 12,968 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 42,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 21,649 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?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,265
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
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SP11 FBL is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 57,714 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP11 FBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP11 FBL is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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