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GL12 FGC

2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,715 mi
Last recorded123,715 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D69,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 FGC
MakeMini
ModelCountryman Cooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 123,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 118,303 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 118,296 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 110,750 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 105,781 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 97,320 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 87,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 76,193 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,385 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 55,548 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 46,463 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished/split

Pass 12 May 2016 38,143 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 29,375 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Countryman Cooper D?

Based on 13,433 MOT tests across 1,217 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
6,658
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,217
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
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GL12 FGC is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 69,724 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Countryman Cooper D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL12 FGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Countryman Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Countryman Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL12 FGC registered?

GL12 FGC is a 2012 Mini Countryman Cooper D, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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