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HJ12 ZYM

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,833 mi
Last recorded103,833 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 ZYM
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 103,833 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 97,985 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 94,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing also under inflated and 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing also under inflated and 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 22 Mar 2023 90,009 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 90,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 85,162 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 85,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 80,316 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,005 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder. ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,094 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 53,866 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,475 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,244 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,942 miles

advise n/s front tyre has deep cut in tread

advise n/s front tyre is worn on edge

advise n/s rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

advise o/s rear tyre has deep cut in tread

advise poor condition of front wiper blades

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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HJ12 ZYM is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ12 ZYM, 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 HJ12 ZYM registered?

HJ12 ZYM is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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