2012 MINI Countryman · 24,919 MOT tests
2012 MINI Countryman reliability
2012 MINI Countrymans fail 23.1% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 12 Countryman years (24,919 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- 23.1%
- first-time fail rate (all MINI Countrymans: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 77,560
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,919
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 MINI Countryman
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.6%
- Tyres6.2%
- Brakes3.4%
- Suspension3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.84%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.18%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.17%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.16%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.16%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.21%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.92%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.28%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.44%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.91%)
Other years
Every MINI Countryman year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 MINI Countryman reliable?
2012 MINI Countrymans fail 23.1% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 12 Countryman years (24,919 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 MINI Countryman MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.84% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.75% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (1.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 MINI Countryman have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 MINI Countryman shows 77,560 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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