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VE12 MWK

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,565 mi
Last recorded122,565 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 MWK
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 122,565 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 122,565 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 118,429 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 118,420 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 111,533 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 98,856 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 82,495 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Feb 2021 82,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2020 69,762 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,120 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 65,120 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 59,838 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,244 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,575 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn severely on outer edge and worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn severely on outer edge and wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,468 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 59,797 miles

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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VE12 MWK is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE12 MWK, 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 VE12 MWK registered?

VE12 MWK is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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