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J22 GDA

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,763 mi
Last recorded56,763 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 GDA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 56,763 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 54,169 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 53,818 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 53,427 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,988 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 52,699 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,340 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 51,485 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 50,954 miles

Nearside Rear tyre crcaking

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 May 2017 49,244 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 48,231 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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J22 GDA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J22 GDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J22 GDA registered?

J22 GDA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is J22 GDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 GDA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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