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YE12 HCJ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,553 mi
Last recorded87,553 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HCJ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 87,553 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 78,282 miles

Nearside 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 22 Nov 2024 78,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 15 Dec 2023 72,262 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 64,805 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 55,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front back plate slightly loos

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside / nearside. D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 50,122 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 49,969 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 49,968 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail shocker top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail shocker top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,291 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 42,238 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,457 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 29,096 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 22,878 miles

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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YE12 HCJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 52,152 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE12 HCJ, 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 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE12 HCJ registered?

YE12 HCJ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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