2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,118 MOT tests analysed for the 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 85.4% was above the average for cars of a similar age (79.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.4% in the 120-150k group versus 10.9% in the 30-60k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.7% | 108 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.3% | 71 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.3% | 37 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.9% | 32 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.4% | 27 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 14 |
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 | 37 |
| 4 | Washers | 18 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 16 |
| 6 | Wipers | 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 | 27.3% | 305 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.6% | 230 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.2% | 148 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 7.7% | 86 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.0% | 78 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.4% | 60 |
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 | 128 | 10.9% |
| 60-90k | 517 | 14.3% |
| 90-120k | 332 | 14.8% |
| 120-150k | 109 | 17.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 236 | 11.4% |
| 2022 | 239 | 15.5% |
| 2023 | 244 | 16.8% |
| 2024 | 214 | 16.4% |
| 2025 | 185 | 12.4% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Countryman Cooper Sd
Before buying a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 9.7% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (9.7% 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.
- Brakes (3.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 Sds pass their MOT?
85.4% of the 1,118 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper Sd?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.7% of tests, followed by tyres (6.3%).
Does the 2012 Countryman Cooper Sd get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.9% in the 30-60k band to 17.4% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,118 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.