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ST12 HFR

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,486 mi
Last recorded107,486 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL451,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 HFR
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S ALL4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 107,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Chunking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 101,523 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

High level is stop light is dull.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside washer jet is insecure and weak.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 96,373 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 96,158 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 96,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 94,753 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 94,750 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 86,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm but worn more inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm splitting on inner sidewall & going stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & going stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 78,597 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 74,602 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,295 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 64,295 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 57,198 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 50,644 miles

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 9 Sep 2016 46,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer shoulder on legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,293 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 38,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer edge of n/s/f tyre wearing

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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ST12 HFR is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ALL4 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST12 HFR, 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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ST12 HFR is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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