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G24 PLA

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,619 mi
Last recorded104,619 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 PLA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 104,619 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 104,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 101,081 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 101,078 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing x4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 93,852 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 84,456 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 78,299 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 67,823 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 67,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 67,745 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2018 52,595 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,650 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,673 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,566 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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G24 PLA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G24 PLA, 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 G24 PLA registered?

G24 PLA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is G24 PLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G24 PLA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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