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GL12 AEJ

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

154,125 mi
Last recorded154,125 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 AEJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 154,125 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 154,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Crashbar corroded & holed

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 145,449 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 145,449 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 128,152 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2022 128,152 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 May 2021 117,638 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 117,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 104,841 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 104,841 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 93,226 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 93,226 miles

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

Both front tyres worn close to limit and both devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,812 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 85,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,861 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 67,861 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 49,823 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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GL12 AEJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL12 AEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GL12 AEJ registered?

GL12 AEJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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