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YB12 XAJ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,109 mi
Last recorded54,109 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto48,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 XAJ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 54,109 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 52,627 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 52,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 50,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 50,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 47,177 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 44,875 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 42,376 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 40,293 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 37,177 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 37,177 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,933 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 34,590 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 29,743 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 25,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 17,417 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto?

Based on 3,157 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
5,031
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 8
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 8
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YB12 XAJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 48,484 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 ALL4 Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB12 XAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YB12 XAJ registered?

YB12 XAJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D ALL4 Auto, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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