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VE61 EOY

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,508 mi
Last recorded90,508 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 EOY
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 90,508 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 83,973 miles

Both front top mounts worn

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 78,331 miles

Coolant leak from back of engine ()

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 70,023 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 61,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 54,728 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 46,769 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 38,250 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 38,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,746 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,788 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2016 28,665 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2015 15,470 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,457 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper?

Based on 10,622 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,506
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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VE61 EOY is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 52,152 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE61 EOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was VE61 EOY registered?

VE61 EOY is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is VE61 EOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 EOY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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