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GL12 NBF

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,841 mi
Last recorded79,841 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 NBF
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 79,841 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 75,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 64,662 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2022 59,632 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 58,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 45,641 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 45,599 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 43,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 40,505 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 40,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 35,981 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 27,337 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 27,337 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 18,311 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 9,618 miles

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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GL12 NBF is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL12 NBF, 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 GL12 NBF registered?

GL12 NBF is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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