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T8 TOP

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,147 mi
Last recorded79,147 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S48,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 TOP
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,147 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Sep 2024 71,457 miles

225/45/18y run flat

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 63,068 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 57,265 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 57,265 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Major oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 54,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 50,362 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 47,531 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))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 40,650 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 33,802 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 28,265 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 26,087 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 26,087 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 20,914 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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T8 TOP is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T8 TOP, 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 T8 TOP registered?

T8 TOP is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is T8 TOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T8 TOP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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