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GV12 GWK

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

144,385 mi
Last recorded144,385 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 GWK
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 144,385 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 144,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 135,053 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 135,053 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 123,901 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 123,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 114,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

non obligatory stop lamp light out put reduced

Fail 25 Apr 2023 114,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

non obligatory stop lamp light out put reduced

Pass 3 Feb 2022 105,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Feb 2022 105,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,513 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 95,513 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,351 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 75,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,050 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 70,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,926 miles

engine cover and partial undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2016 61,926 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine cover and partial undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre at 2mm

offside front tyre at 2mm

Fail 12 Jun 2015 48,928 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre at 2mm

offside front tyre at 2mm

offside rear tyre at 2mm

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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GV12 GWK is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 GV12 GWK, 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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GV12 GWK is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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