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GP12 OYL

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,492 mi
Last recorded62,492 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP12 OYL
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 62,492 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake pads worn!

Pass 22 May 2024 56,444 miles

bad oil leak, also contaminating belt tensioner pulley!

Pass 15 May 2023 52,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 50,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 50,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative nearside rear tyre under inflated! (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 48,422 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 46,421 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 46,421 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 44,245 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 37,026 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 37,026 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 31,597 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,745 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 20,108 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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GP12 OYL is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black 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 John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP12 OYL registered?

GP12 OYL is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GP12 OYL safe to buy?

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