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FG12 GSO

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,185 mi
Last recorded68,185 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 GSO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 68,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 68,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 60,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has 2mm of tread.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Single bulb not working in multiple lamp assembly. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 54,562 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 49,575 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,902 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 45,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tyre wall cracked and can see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 42,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 39,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 39,390 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 39,258 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 35,219 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 32,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,575 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 21,524 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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FG12 GSO is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG12 GSO registered?

FG12 GSO is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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