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GJ12 VNU

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,232 mi
Last recorded31,232 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 VNU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 31,232 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 30,013 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 29,351 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 29,351 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 27,867 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 27,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 24,292 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 22,324 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 20,128 miles

Nearside Rear TYRES AS FAT SPOT

Fail 26 Feb 2020 20,128 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted X 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRES AS FAT SPOT

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 18,808 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 17,991 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 16,950 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 15,176 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wiper blades start to split

nsr tyre has a nail

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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GJ12 VNU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ12 VNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ12 VNU registered?

GJ12 VNU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is GJ12 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 VNU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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