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GU12 XWG

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,727 mi
Last recorded75,727 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 XWG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 75,727 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 72,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and dashcam ()

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 72,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge worn below 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and dashcam ()

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 64,878 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

stonechip in screen

Fail 2 Feb 2024 64,878 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

stonechip in screen

Pass 18 Oct 2022 53,051 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 47,854 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 47,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 44,201 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 42,475 miles

brake pipes above under trays

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2018 38,862 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 34,596 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 29,608 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 23,503 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,923 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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GU12 XWG is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU12 XWG registered?

GU12 XWG is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is GU12 XWG safe to buy?

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