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YA61 EFF

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,690 mi
Last recorded90,690 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S48,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 EFF
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 90,690 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 90,690 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 90,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 86,030 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 74,210 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 64,096 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 57,031 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,775 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 45,395 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,663 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 34,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YA61 EFF is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YA61 EFF, 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 YA61 EFF registered?

YA61 EFF is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper S, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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