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G9 RGC

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,403 mi
Last recorded59,403 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 RGC
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 59,403 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 59,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 57,924 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 57,924 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 55,872 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 55,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr and osr (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 52,871 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central brake lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 52,871 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central brake lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 49,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

high level brake light innop

Pass 29 Jan 2021 44,829 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 38,959 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 35,412 miles

Front Windscreen has various chips in swept area but not adversely affecting the drivers view

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 35,412 miles

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

Front Windscreen has various chips in swept area but not adversely affecting the drivers view

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,926 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 29,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,379 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 17,233 miles

items removed from drivers view

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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G9 RGC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G9 RGC, 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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G9 RGC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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