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YC12 EEV

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,410 mi
Last recorded127,410 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 EEV
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 127,410 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 122,974 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (2-3) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2-3) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2-3) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (2) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 118,931 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 113,673 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 109,261 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 109,261 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 104,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 104,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,923 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,036 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))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 62,383 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,572 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,821 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,141 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D?

Based on 13,433 MOT tests across 1,217 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
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YC12 EEV is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 69,724 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC12 EEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YC12 EEV is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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