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GL12 XTA

2012 Mini Cooper S

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,497 mi
Last recorded91,497 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 XTA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 91,497 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO MISSHAPE INSIDE EDGE. 205/45 17. TYRE FROM 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DAMAGE FROM COIL SPRING. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 91,490 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine DONT DRIVE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken DANGEROUS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STARTING TO MISSHAPE INSIDE EDGE. 205/45 17. TYRE FROM 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing DAMAGE FROM COIL SPRING. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 91,152 miles

Lower under tray fitted

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 89,447 miles

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2023 89,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 88,805 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 83,821 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges and tread worn to 3mm

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 26 Jul 2019 80,288 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 79,037 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,468 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 54,337 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 38,255 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 38,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,389 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GL12 XTA is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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GL12 XTA is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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