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J21 VSS

2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,120 mi
Last recorded122,120 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D71,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 VSS
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 122,120 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 122,026 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 110,272 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 98,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 87,329 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 87,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in tread and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 64,938 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shield coming adrift

Fail 16 Sep 2020 64,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

heat shield coming adrift

Pass 21 Sep 2019 57,409 miles

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

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

washers connected wrong way round

Pass 21 Sep 2018 46,914 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 39,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 39,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 30,853 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 19,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 18,690 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 13,121 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D?

Based on 13,433 MOT tests across 1,217 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
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J21 VSS is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 71,898 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 D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J21 VSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J21 VSS registered?

J21 VSS is a 2011 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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