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WG12 WBY

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,789 mi
Last recorded73,789 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 WBY
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 73,789 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 68,339 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 63,685 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 58,825 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 58,794 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 53,414 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 53,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,128 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 45,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated requires service (1.1.10 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 39,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,608 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,311 miles

nail in n s r tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,738 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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WG12 WBY is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG12 WBY, 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 WG12 WBY registered?

WG12 WBY is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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The MOT history for WG12 WBY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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