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GS57 GAP

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,419 mi
Last recorded88,419 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS57 GAP
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 88,419 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 83,744 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 63,462 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 54,526 miles

oil on min

Pass 15 Dec 2021 46,966 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 42,519 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 41,570 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 41,570 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 38,891 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front spring seat rubber incorrectly fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2018 34,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 29,650 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 29,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 22,777 miles

nail in nearside rear Tyre

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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GS57 GAP is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Blue 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 John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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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GS57 GAP is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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