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A8 FOY

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,818 mi
Last recorded73,818 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FOY
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 73,818 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 73,818 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 70,993 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 67,044 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 63,448 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 61,104 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 61,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 58,882 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 56,878 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,148 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,983 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,625 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,435 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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A8 FOY is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Grey 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 A8 FOY, 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 A8 FOY registered?

A8 FOY is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is A8 FOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 FOY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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