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WL61 CWY

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,321 mi
Last recorded68,321 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 CWY
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 68,321 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 68,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 63,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 58,547 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 58,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 54,759 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 50,580 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 45,775 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 42,427 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 37,045 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 31,923 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 27,254 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,865 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 13,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 13,216 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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WL61 CWY is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL61 CWY, 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 WL61 CWY registered?

WL61 CWY is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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