2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 756 MOT tests analysed for the 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension. Its pass rate of 83.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (79.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 20.8% in the 120-150k group versus 14.8% in the 30-60k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.0% | 68 |
| 2 | Tyres | 7.9% | 60 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.6% | 27 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.6% | 20 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.1% | 16 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 24 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 23 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 17 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 14 |
| 5 | Wipers | 13 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 11 |
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 | 25.5% | 193 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.9% | 135 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.1% | 76 |
| 4 | Other defects | 9.5% | 72 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 5.9% | 45 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.4% | 33 |
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 | 182 | 14.8% |
| 60-90k | 293 | 16.0% |
| 90-120k | 210 | 18.1% |
| 120-150k | 48 | 20.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 151 | 14.6% |
| 2022 | 158 | 13.9% |
| 2023 | 151 | 15.2% |
| 2024 | 146 | 17.8% |
| 2025 | 150 | 20.0% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Countryman Cooper Sd All4 Auto
Before buying a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 9.0% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (9.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.9% 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 (3.6% 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 Sd All4 Autos pass their MOT?
83.7% of the 756 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 Auto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.0% of tests, followed by tyres (7.9%).
Does the 2012 Countryman Cooper Sd All4 Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.8% in the 30-60k band to 20.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 756 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.