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GL12 NPV

2012 Mini First

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,785 mi
Last recorded80,785 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 NPV
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 80,785 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 80,785 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 79,233 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 79,233 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder inside on windscreen removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 76,013 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 75,988 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Windscreen cracked and chip damage within swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 73,794 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Tyre's worn down on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 70,267 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 69,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 66,080 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 62,072 miles

Chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 1 May 2019 62,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Jun 2018 57,820 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 45,395 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 30,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre damaged in outside side wall

Pass 8 Jul 2015 22,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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GL12 NPV is a 2012 Mini First in Blue 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 First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,288 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL12 NPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL12 NPV registered?

GL12 NPV is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is GL12 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 NPV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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