2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 807 MOT tests analysed for the 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension. Its pass rate of 83.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (79.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.5% in the 120-150k group versus 10.1% in the 30-60k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.5% | 85 |
| 2 | Tyres | 7.3% | 59 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.5% | 36 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.1% | 25 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.7% | 22 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 11 |
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 | 47 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 28 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 21 |
| 4 | Washers | 15 |
| 5 | Wipers | 14 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 10 |
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% | 206 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.6% | 142 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.0% | 113 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.7% | 62 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.1% | 49 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.8% | 39 |
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 | 89 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 326 | 13.8% |
| 90-120k | 276 | 21.7% |
| 120-150k | 79 | 16.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 178 | 19.1% |
| 2022 | 166 | 14.5% |
| 2023 | 158 | 16.5% |
| 2024 | 147 | 14.3% |
| 2025 | 158 | 19.0% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Countryman Cooper Sd All4
Before buying a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4, 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 (7.3% 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 (4.5% 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 All4s pass their MOT?
83.3% of the 807 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd All4?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.5% of tests, followed by tyres (7.3%).
Does the 2012 Countryman Cooper Sd All4 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.1% in the 30-60k band to 16.5% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 807 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.