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965 VTE

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,798 mi
Last recorded100,798 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper57,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration965 VTE
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 100,798 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 95,760 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 90,840 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 86,323 miles

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

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 6 Sep 2021 77,449 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 77,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 70,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 64,758 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn with cuts and cracks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn with cuts and cracks. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 53,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Inner wheel arch trim lose

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 53,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Inner wheel arch trim lose

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 42,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2016 31,277 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,268 miles

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges and tread depth @ 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges and tread depth @ 2.5mm

Pass 11 Sep 2014 14,079 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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965 VTE is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,767 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 965 VTE, 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 15 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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965 VTE is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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