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SP12 XCD

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,704 mi
Last recorded99,704 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 XCD
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 99,704 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise handbrake cable adjustment

Pass 23 Sep 2024 93,043 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 93,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 88,001 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d block (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 80,183 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 73,353 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 69,393 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 69,379 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel slight bind, pit check

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 61,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 57,063 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 55,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 52,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 39,901 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,951 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D?

Based on 13,433 MOT tests across 1,217 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
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SP12 XCD is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 69,724 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP12 XCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SP12 XCD registered?

SP12 XCD is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SP12 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 XCD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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