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VN12 OEH

2012 Mini Countryman One D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,507 mi
Last recorded91,507 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman One D62,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 OEH
MakeMini
ModelCountryman One D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 91,507 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 88,601 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 85,584 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 85,532 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 73,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 68,059 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 68,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 64,506 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,305 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,489 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing arm to hub joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 48,489 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing arm to hub joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 40,403 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,252 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,660 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman One D?

Based on 4,334 MOT tests across 414 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
6,580
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
414
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11
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VN12 OEH is a 2012 Mini Countryman One D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 62,466 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 One D fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN12 OEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was VN12 OEH registered?

VN12 OEH is a 2012 Mini Countryman One D, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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