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GL61 VHZ

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,989 mi
Last recorded96,989 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto37,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 VHZ
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 96,989 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 93,293 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 93,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 90,137 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 85,894 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 82,987 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 72,914 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 61,680 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jul 2018 52,333 miles

both rear tyres perished on inner and outer edges/sidewalls and treads

Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,406 miles

Child seats fitted to car not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205.60.16 (4.1.E.1)

covers and shields fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,052 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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GL61 VHZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL61 VHZ, 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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What year was GL61 VHZ registered?

GL61 VHZ is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is GL61 VHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 VHZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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