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GX12 LFT

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,923 mi
Last recorded62,923 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 LFT
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 62,923 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 62,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in outer sidewall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2025 59,575 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 53,287 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 53,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 84v rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2023 45,342 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 36,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 29,668 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 29,552 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 28,406 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 27,194 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 27,194 miles

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

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 25,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 25,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 22,360 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread but not to cords outer edge

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre cut in tread but not to cords

Fail 10 Feb 2016 22,360 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread but not to cords outer edge

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre cut in tread but not to cords

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 18,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,807 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 16,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 16,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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GX12 LFT is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX12 LFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX12 LFT registered?

GX12 LFT is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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