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GV12 JFF

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,396 mi
Last recorded41,396 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 JFF
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 41,396 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 45,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 43,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 42,434 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 40,836 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 39,459 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 38,350 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 37,019 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 32,187 miles

All 4 tyres perishing and have small cuts on sidewalls

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 27,409 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre perishing inner wall

Pass 27 Sep 2016 22,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre has cuts on inner wall

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 14 Oct 2015 17,981 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,439 miles

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 JFF is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JFF, 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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What year was GV12 JFF registered?

GV12 JFF is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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