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YS12 GXL

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,922 mi
Last recorded92,922 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 GXL
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 92,922 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2026 92,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 89,751 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 84,524 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 79,034 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 74,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 62,719 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 57,014 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 48,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 48,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 42,752 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 34,833 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 26,057 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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YS12 GXL 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 78.6%.

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 YS12 GXL, 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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What year was YS12 GXL registered?

YS12 GXL is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YS12 GXL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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