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VLZ 3691

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,026 mi
Last recorded72,026 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto37,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 3691
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 72,026 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 69,555 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 67,281 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 63,866 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,861 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 61,861 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front wipers starting to smear

Offside Rear tyre worn flat close to canvas

Pass 26 Feb 2021 60,792 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 60,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 56,795 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 49,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn severely on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,616 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn severely on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn severely on both edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 37,445 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 29,890 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 21,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper Auto?

Based on 2,209 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
4,301
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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VLZ 3691 is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto in Grey 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 37,472 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLZ 3691, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLZ 3691 registered?

VLZ 3691 is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Auto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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