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SM12 HTE

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,055 mi
Last recorded116,055 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL467,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 HTE
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Sd ALL4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 116,055 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 116,054 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 105,057 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 100,422 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 100,422 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 87,570 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 83,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 76,986 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 72,389 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,092 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 64,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 53,937 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner rear bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 41,914 miles

rear discs corroded

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 35,656 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4?

Based on 4,802 MOT tests across 394 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
6,668
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
394
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 20
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 13
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SM12 HTE is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 67,672 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 ALL4 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM12 HTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM12 HTE is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd ALL4, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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