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GL61 LFY

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,872 mi
Last recorded110,872 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 LFY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 110,872 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 102,815 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 102,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 92,480 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 92,480 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 83,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,710 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 66,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,307 miles

Offside Front tyre wall cut

Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,064 miles

o/s/f tyre almost on limit, well worn on the outer edge, advise replacment

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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GL61 LFY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL61 LFY registered?

GL61 LFY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is GL61 LFY safe to buy?

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