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GB61 ZZY

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,123 mi
Last recorded83,123 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB61 ZZY
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 83,123 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 78,228 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 72,935 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 67,375 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 67,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 61,137 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,214 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge. No cords visible at present

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge. No cords visible at present

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Sep 2018 49,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge. No cords visible at present

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge. No cords visible at present

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,529 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 32,019 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 20,710 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 20,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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GB61 ZZY is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 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 London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GB61 ZZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GB61 ZZY registered?

GB61 ZZY is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is GB61 ZZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB61 ZZY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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