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MJ12 ZFU

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd Auto

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,568 mi
Last recorded89,568 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd Auto52,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 ZFU
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 89,568 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 89,568 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 83,081 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 78,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Worn uneven

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

Fail 8 May 2024 77,808 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Worn uneven

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

Pass 15 May 2023 74,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 72,790 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 72,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 63,067 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2020 56,143 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 56,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 45,836 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2018 38,224 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 32,738 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 24,580 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 14,074 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 1,194 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
5,860
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 6
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
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MJ12 ZFU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd Auto in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 52,644 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 Sd Auto fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ12 ZFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Sd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Sd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ12 ZFU is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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