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GL12 FGP

2012 Mini Cooper Clubman

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,750 mi
Last recorded176,750 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman48,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 FGP
MakeMini
ModelCooper Clubman
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 176,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight damage (6.1.2 (a))

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

surface rust build up

Pass 13 Feb 2025 168,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 168,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Jan 2024 152,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 138,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 138,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 119,517 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 119,315 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 108,314 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,847 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,526 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible joint coming apart (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour side lights incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

bulb warning light on

Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,035 miles

Offside Front Navigation removed as obstructing drivers view

Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,603 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 14,668 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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GL12 FGP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL12 FGP, 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 GL12 FGP registered?

GL12 FGP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is GL12 FGP safe to buy?

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