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GF12 LDC

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,060 mi
Last recorded84,060 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 LDC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 84,060 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 84,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 74,884 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 69,865 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 67,546 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 67,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,282 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 63,282 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 60,705 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2019 60,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,167 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2018 53,990 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,358 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 46,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 38,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 38,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and flat (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,872 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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GF12 LDC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF12 LDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF12 LDC registered?

GF12 LDC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is GF12 LDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 LDC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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