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AB52 GLB

2012 Mini Cooper Clubman

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,484 mi
Last recorded100,484 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman48,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB52 GLB
MakeMini
ModelCooper Clubman
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 100,484 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 100,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 92,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 92,991 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 85,247 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,436 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 68,889 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 68,889 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 62,510 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 55,685 miles

Nearside Front shock boot damaged

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

Nearside water in repeater lamp

Fail 4 Nov 2019 55,685 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock boot damaged

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

Nearside water in repeater lamp

Pass 26 Nov 2018 49,810 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,616 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,372 miles

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

Front brake discs slight wear

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre slight wear outer shoulder

Pass 27 Oct 2016 28,860 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,700 miles

chunk out of offside rear tyre sidewall and worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2016 28,700 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chunk out of offside rear tyre sidewall and worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,105 miles

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Clubman?

Based on 9,125 MOT tests across 774 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
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AB52 GLB is a 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 48,893 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 Clubman fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB52 GLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Clubman is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AB52 GLB registered?

AB52 GLB is a 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AB52 GLB safe to buy?

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