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H17 GLD

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,215 mi
Last recorded102,215 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 GLD
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 102,215 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 101,866 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 101,333 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 100,013 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 98,289 miles

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

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

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

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

front pads getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2020 85,633 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 77,949 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 63,003 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 47,420 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 34,586 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 34,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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H17 GLD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H17 GLD, 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 H17 GLD registered?

H17 GLD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is H17 GLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 GLD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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