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HK12 GGE

2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,380 mi
Last recorded143,380 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition63,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 GGE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 143,380 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 110,673 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 110,673 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 96,396 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 92,764 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 87,895 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 79,558 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 67,481 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 56,264 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 43,204 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2015 32,089 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,881 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,013
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Registration plate lamp not working 13
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HK12 GGE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 63,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK12 GGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HK12 GGE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D London 2012 Edition, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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