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GV12 HBC

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,921 mi
Last recorded64,921 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 HBC
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 64,921 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 60,725 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 58,010 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked and perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured orange bulb coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked and perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked and perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 51,526 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 45,882 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,185 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 41,185 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 38,718 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 33,693 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 27,334 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2017 21,757 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 21,761 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 13,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GV12 HBC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBC, 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 HBC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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