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GD12 MVK

2012 Mini Cooper Clubman

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,838 mi
Last recorded69,838 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman48,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 MVK
MakeMini
ModelCooper Clubman
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 69,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 69,000 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 69,000 miles

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

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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2023 68,372 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 63,616 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 56,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 49,716 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 44,162 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 44,030 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 36,673 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 33,401 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 33,401 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 28,477 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 23,494 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 23,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,482 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Clubman?

Based on 9,125 MOT tests across 774 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 36
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GD12 MVK is a 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 48,893 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 Clubman fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD12 MVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Clubman is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GD12 MVK registered?

GD12 MVK is a 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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