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GV12 XHG

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,397 mi
Last recorded95,397 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 XHG
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 95,397 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 95,397 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 88,692 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 88,683 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 83,712 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of certain items.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.0mm on extreme inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 74,070 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 63,853 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 61,123 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 58,927 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 51,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 42,579 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 36,982 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 30,972 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front 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 XHG is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHG registered?

GV12 XHG is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is GV12 XHG safe to buy?

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