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C8 FAU

2012 Mini Countryman One D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,798 mi
Last recorded98,798 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman One D62,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 FAU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 98,798 miles

Front tyres worn.

N/S/F Tyre damaged on the outer side wall.

Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,854 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened ARB D bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened ARB D bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened ARB D bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 77,206 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 77,206 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 67,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 67,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 58,074 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 51,631 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 38,148 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 28,333 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 20,432 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 15,909 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman One D?

Based on 4,334 MOT tests across 414 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
6,580
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11
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C8 FAU is a 2012 Mini Countryman One D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 62,466 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 One D fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 FAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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C8 FAU is a 2012 Mini Countryman One D, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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