2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,216 MOT tests analysed for the 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D All4, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension. Its pass rate of 83.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (79.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.8% in the 120-150k group versus 13.7% in the 30-60k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.2% | 112 |
| 2 | Tyres | 7.1% | 87 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.3% | 65 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.3% | 52 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.1% | 25 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.6% | 19 |
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 | 66 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 54 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 43 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 29 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 18 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 14 |
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 | 28.3% | 344 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.5% | 201 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.2% | 173 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 8.4% | 102 |
| 5 | Other defects | 8.3% | 101 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.2% | 63 |
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 | 161 | 13.7% |
| 60-90k | 531 | 14.9% |
| 90-120k | 375 | 19.7% |
| 120-150k | 112 | 18.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 247 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | 253 | 15.4% |
| 2023 | 245 | 15.9% |
| 2024 | 234 | 19.7% |
| 2025 | 237 | 19.0% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Countryman Cooper D All4
Before buying a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D All4, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 9.2% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (9.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.1% 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 (5.3% 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 All4s pass their MOT?
83.5% of the 1,216 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D All4 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D All4?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.2% of tests, followed by tyres (7.1%).
Does the 2012 Countryman Cooper D All4 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.7% in the 30-60k band to 18.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,216 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.