2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 496 MOT tests analysed for the 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension. Its pass rate of 85.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (79.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.5% | 52 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.3% | 31 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.4% | 12 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.2% | 11 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.8% | 9 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 25 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 25 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 17 |
| 4 | Washers | 10 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 8 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 25.2% | 125 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.9% | 54 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.7% | 53 |
| 4 | Other defects | 9.3% | 46 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.3% | 46 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.4% | 17 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 186 | 12.4% |
| 60-90k | 194 | 15.5% |
| 90-120k | 85 | 15.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 103 | 11.7% |
| 2022 | 101 | 13.9% |
| 2023 | 97 | 11.3% |
| 2024 | 100 | 14.0% |
| 2025 | 95 | 20.0% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Countryman Cooper D All4 Auto
Before buying a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 10.5% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (10.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (6.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Suspension (2.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 Autos pass their MOT?
85.9% of the 496 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 Auto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.5% of tests, followed by tyres (6.3%).
Does the 2012 Countryman Cooper D All4 Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.4% in the 30-60k band to 15.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 496 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.