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YE12 NBL

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,606 mi
Last recorded101,606 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 NBL
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 101,606 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 101,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 98,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bald on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bald on inner and outer tread and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 98,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative unable to check (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bald on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bald on inner and outer tread and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 96,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low + cracking - 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low + cracking - 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low + cracking - 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 92,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 88,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 85,354 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 78,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 63,269 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 50,329 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 34,847 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 32,087 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 24,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre is worn to the legal limit

o/s/f tyre is worn on both edges but has 3/4 central legal tread

Pass 11 May 2015 24,799 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn to the legal limit

o/s/f tyre is worn on both edges but has 3/4 central legal tread

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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YE12 NBL is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE12 NBL, 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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YE12 NBL is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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