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EX12 EFV

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,545 mi
Last recorded106,545 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 EFV
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 106,545 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 106,542 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 99,355 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and steering components are heavily corroded.(Subframe and bottom arms.) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear axle and suspension components are heavily corroded.

Fail 26 Feb 2025 99,352 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Rear anti-roll bar bushes knocking.(Both sides.) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and steering components are heavily corroded.(Subframe and bottom arms.) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear axle and suspension components are heavily corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2024 93,121 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Feb 2024 93,119 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2023 93,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 82,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 69,794 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,730 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 57,971 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 47,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 34,173 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 25,773 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 22,438 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test been carried out

Pass 15 Dec 2014 17,867 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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EX12 EFV is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Blue 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 EX12 EFV, 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 EX12 EFV registered?

EX12 EFV is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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