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VE61 YOG

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,989 mi
Last recorded115,989 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto48,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 YOG
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 115,989 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 109,014 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 105,799 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 105,799 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to low pads (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Wing Light Unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 97,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 86,395 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 83,078 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 78,238 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 78,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 59,436 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 44,016 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 44,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 34,945 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

NSF tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 29,024 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 23,105 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto?

Based on 3,157 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
5,031
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 8
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 8
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VE61 YOG is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 48,484 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 ALL4 Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE61 YOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VE61 YOG is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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