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HV12 ZWS

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,585 mi
Last recorded125,585 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper52,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 ZWS
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 125,585 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 125,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 115,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 115,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 105,474 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 93,942 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 83,085 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 77,190 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,917 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 67,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,503 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,768 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 60,670 miles

Windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,189 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,004 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 45,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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HV12 ZWS is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV12 ZWS, 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 HV12 ZWS registered?

HV12 ZWS is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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