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SW61 VKG

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,906 mi
Last recorded114,906 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A48,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 VKG
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S ALL4A
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 114,906 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 110,110 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 96,646 miles

Coolant leak engine ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 84,627 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 69,178 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 66,708 miles

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 31 Jul 2020 66,708 miles

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))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 57,267 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 46,000 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 46,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 33,712 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,701 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 23,669 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A?

Based on 2,263 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
4,441
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Headlamp aim too high 8
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SW61 VKG is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 48,913 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 S ALL4A fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW61 VKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SW61 VKG registered?

SW61 VKG is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4A, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is SW61 VKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 VKG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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