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XLV 305

2012 Mini Countryman

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,899 mi
Last recorded130,899 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman57,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLV 305
MakeMini
ModelCountryman
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 130,899 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 130,899 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 113,072 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 113,070 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 106,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 99,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit and wearing unevenly inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 97,571 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit, perishing and worn uneven inside edge

offside rear tyre worn close to limit, perishing and worn uneven inside edge

Fail 29 Jul 2021 97,571 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit, perishing and worn uneven inside edge

offside rear tyre worn close to limit, perishing and worn uneven inside edge

Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,552 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Working but very dim (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush in alloy housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush in alloy housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both near and offside have light corrosion forming on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 91,534 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on inner of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on inner of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,282 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 80,282 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,748 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 69,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,352 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman?

Based on 669,227 MOT tests across 102,420 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
5,793
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102,420
On UK Roads
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XLV 305 is a 2012 Mini Countryman in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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XLV 305 is a 2012 Mini Countryman, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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