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CW02 COW

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,427 mi
Last recorded55,427 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 COW
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 55,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 52,621 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 52,618 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 49,982 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 49,387 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 47,768 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 44,865 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 41,218 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 38,760 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 38,760 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 34,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Feb 2019 34,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 30,668 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 24,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2016 18,911 miles

child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,359 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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CW02 COW is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 CW02 COW, 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 CW02 COW registered?

CW02 COW is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is CW02 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW02 COW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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