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GL12 FTU

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,035 mi
Last recorded147,035 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 FTU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 147,035 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 143,093 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 143,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 141,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very unevenly on inner edges and getting low in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very unevenly on inner edges and getting low in places (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from boost hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 141,438 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very unevenly on inner edge and close to limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very unevenly on inner edge and close to limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from boost pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 141,381 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction large crack in screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very unevenly on inner edge and close to limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost touching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very unevenly on inner edge and close to limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from boost pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 132,494 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 127,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 121,659 miles

Offside Front Outer sidewall damage

Pass 8 Nov 2019 117,057 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp innop

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 106,761 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 92,409 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 92,409 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 71,217 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 71,217 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 47,740 miles

Advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2014 17,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,881 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,013
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Registration plate lamp not working 13
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GL12 FTU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 63,041 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 London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL12 FTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL12 FTU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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