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GL62 GVZ

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,437 mi
Last recorded82,437 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 GVZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 82,437 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 78,966 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 78,966 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 69,678 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 69,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 57,918 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 48,700 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 45,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 39,716 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 29,022 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 22,156 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 14,794 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 9,608 miles

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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GL62 GVZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL62 GVZ registered?

GL62 GVZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is GL62 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL62 GVZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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