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AO12 ZLN

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

94,321 mi
Last recorded94,321 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto37,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZLN
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 94,321 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 93,949 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 87,046 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 87,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 78,128 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 78,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 64,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 52,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,825 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2020 45,817 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2019 40,852 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

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))

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Nov 2018 28,739 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 17,489 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 13,835 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 10,297 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Auto?

Based on 2,209 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
4,301
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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AO12 ZLN is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 37,472 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 ZLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO12 ZLN is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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