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MT12 NUC

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,585 mi
Last recorded71,585 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S48,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 NUC
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 71,585 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 68,150 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 61,507 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 59,222 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 1 Apr 2022 54,870 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 50,265 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 48,062 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,803 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 40,021 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,169 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,186 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 21,005 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,670 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S?

Based on 2,580 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,265
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 11
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 9
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MT12 NUC is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper S fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT12 NUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MT12 NUC registered?

MT12 NUC is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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