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VN12 MYL

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,003 mi
Last recorded100,003 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S48,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 MYL
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2026 100,003 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side handbrake cable snapped at caliper (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 96,814 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 91,950 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 86,525 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 86,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 78,195 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 69,086 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,666 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 61,666 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 54,416 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 47,345 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 38,503 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 28,597 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 18,280 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 13,594 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,265
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
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VN12 MYL is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,980 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 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN12 MYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was VN12 MYL registered?

VN12 MYL is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is VN12 MYL safe to buy?

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