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2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,667 mi
Last recorded94,667 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto59,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 DMV
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 94,667 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 84,102 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 83,932 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated not opening (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 79,805 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 79,805 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 75,223 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 69,027 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 69,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 64,493 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,651 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 49,015 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 47,764 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 46,302 miles

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)

both front tyres worn badly uneven

Pass 29 Oct 2016 45,020 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 28 Oct 2016 45,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rubber skirts under front bumper damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vin label on nearside "B" pillar partially missing

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto?

Based on 3,357 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,766
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 12
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YA12 DMV is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 59,250 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 Sd ALL4 Auto fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA12 DMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YA12 DMV is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 Auto, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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