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HG12 GHD

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,274 mi
Last recorded110,274 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 GHD
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 110,274 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight judder (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 104,405 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated rear pads wear indicator wire (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 97,656 miles

EMMISIONS TOO LOW TO REGISTER

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 97,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

EMMISIONS TOO LOW TO REGISTER

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 89,240 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,527 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 62,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 51,061 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,737 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 45,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 41,248 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 31,751 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,573 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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HG12 GHD is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG12 GHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HG12 GHD registered?

HG12 GHD is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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