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GV12 JVW

2012 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,086 mi
Last recorded56,086 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 JVW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 56,086 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 54,287 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 54,287 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 52,293 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 52,293 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 51,267 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 50,513 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,085 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 47,673 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 47,672 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 41,220 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,695 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,537 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 25,537 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 19,090 miles

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

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

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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GV12 JVW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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What year was GV12 JVW registered?

GV12 JVW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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