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GV12 JTX

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,639 mi
Last recorded114,639 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 JTX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 114,639 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 114,639 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 106,178 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 106,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 92,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 92,356 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 84,989 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 81,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 81,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 63,304 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deformed on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, seem low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 63,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deformed on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, seem low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 50,010 miles

Offside rear tyre is worn slightly feathered on inner edge of tread.

Pass 5 Dec 2019 37,341 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 37,341 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 31,031 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 23,487 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 22,170 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2017 14,025 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 5,307 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 4,313 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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GV12 JTX is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GV12 JTX registered?

GV12 JTX is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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