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HY12 GTZ

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,154 mi
Last recorded59,154 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GTZ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 59,154 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 57,836 miles

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

front sub-frame corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2024 55,534 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 52,932 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 50,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 47,683 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 47,663 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced high level brake light very dim (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 45,150 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen swept area

Pass 23 Feb 2019 40,739 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 33,714 miles

Front tyres both worn on edges

Fail 17 Feb 2018 33,714 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres both worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2017 28,698 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,053 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 26,053 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 21,138 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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HY12 GTZ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black 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 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 HY12 GTZ registered?

HY12 GTZ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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