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GL12 DXS

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,963 mi
Last recorded164,963 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 DXS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 164,963 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre blocking on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 4 Mar 2026 164,963 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working light unit badly corroded (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre blocking on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 11 Mar 2025 164,214 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2025 164,210 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured In 2 spots (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2024 136,422 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2024 136,422 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 96,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged blocking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

air box cover damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2023 96,833 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged blocking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

air box cover damaged

clutch judder

Pass 15 Mar 2022 88,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 82,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2020 77,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 70,450 miles

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

secondary bonnet latch missing

Fail 19 Jan 2018 70,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

secondary bonnet latch missing

Pass 30 Jan 2017 56,781 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 56,781 miles

Rear fog lamp not working R921 (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working 2x R239 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 45,232 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,181 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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GL12 DXS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 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 (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL12 DXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL12 DXS registered?

GL12 DXS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is GL12 DXS safe to buy?

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