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G26 GAV

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,668 mi
Last recorded62,668 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 GAV
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 62,668 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 59,265 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted and slight worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 59,265 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted and slight worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 54,663 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 54,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 51,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 45,544 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 36,682 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 36,682 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 32,744 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 29,312 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 25,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 23,365 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All Rear Seats ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 19,886 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 17,225 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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G26 GAV is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black 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 John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G26 GAV registered?

G26 GAV is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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