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GK62 UWG

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,915 mi
Last recorded68,915 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 UWG
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 68,915 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 66,095 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 66,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 63,405 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 60,637 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 59,465 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 54,260 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 51,053 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 51,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 47,986 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 39,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn below service standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,927 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 35,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken MAKING VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ESP (Electronic Stability Control) lamp indicates a fault

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of axle pitted/corroded on both working faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of axle pitted/corroded on both working faces (3.5.1i)

TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) light indicates low pressure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 33,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,477 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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GK62 UWG is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK62 UWG is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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