2012 MINI Countryman 1.6L Diesel · FD62 EZJ
2012 MINI Countryman (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 104,235 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MINI COUNTRYMAN
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD62 EZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 104,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
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FD62 EZJ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini Countryman (FD62 EZJ) between November 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
FD62 EZJ Mileage History
- 04/11/202493,401 mi
- 11/11/2025100,172 mi+6,771 mi
- 11/11/2025100,175 mi+3 mi
- 04/09/2026104,235 mi+4,060 mi
- 07/09/2026104,235 mi
Average of roughly 5,888 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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