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GY12 XGU

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,654 mi
Last recorded83,654 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 XGU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2022 83,654 miles

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

upper central stop lamp not working

Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,965 miles

center upper brake light not working

Pass 2 Dec 2020 78,886 miles

Central stop light not working

Pass 28 May 2019 75,380 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 69,031 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,177 miles

high level brake light dim

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jul 2015 42,028 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 41,739 miles

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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GY12 XGU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY12 XGU, 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 GY12 XGU registered?

GY12 XGU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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