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GL12 ZHO

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,113 mi
Last recorded68,113 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 ZHO
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 68,113 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 64,257 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front slight play wheel

Pass 3 Nov 2023 58,507 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 53,515 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 51,684 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

all four tyres are cracking around tread pattern.

Pass 25 Jun 2020 48,183 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 45,979 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 41,948 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 36,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 31,633 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 23,817 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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GL12 ZHO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL12 ZHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL12 ZHO registered?

GL12 ZHO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is GL12 ZHO safe to buy?

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