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YB61 GZL

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,767 mi
Last recorded107,767 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto57,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 GZL
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 107,767 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 101,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 101,664 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 92,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,237 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 69,267 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 69,267 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 62,663 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 62,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 56,557 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 42,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Fail 29 Jan 2018 42,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Edges

Nearside Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Pass 21 Jan 2017 36,078 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 24,761 miles

emissions too low to register

Pass 24 Jan 2015 16,862 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both front tyres bald on edges and worn to 2nd layer of tyre casing

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto?

Based on 2,090 MOT tests across 217 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
5,657
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
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YB61 GZL is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D 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 D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 57,477 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB61 GZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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YB61 GZL is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D Auto, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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