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GJ62 VGY

2012 Mini Cooper S

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,264 mi
Last recorded152,264 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 VGY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 152,264 miles

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))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 152,264 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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 20 Mar 2023 144,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 128,498 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 128,498 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak engine area ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 109,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 82,565 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 80,739 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,693 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on display

Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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GJ62 VGY is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ62 VGY is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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