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Y23 EMX

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,453 mi
Last recorded153,453 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper57,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 EMX
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 153,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 139,085 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 139,080 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 134,361 miles

Part of exhaust heat shield loose (Middle)

Pass 20 Aug 2022 129,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Part of exhaust heat shield loose (Middle)

Fail 20 Aug 2022 129,736 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Part of exhaust heat shield loose (Middle)

Pass 28 Aug 2021 119,646 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 119,623 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 110,862 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 100,999 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 88,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive misting around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 75,834 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 60,678 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 60,678 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 48,824 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 38,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

tyre preasure monitoring warning lamp indicates a fault.

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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Y23 EMX is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,767 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 Y23 EMX, 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 15 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y23 EMX is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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