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JG05 GAL

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,503 mi
Last recorded16,503 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG05 GAL
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 16,503 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 15,922 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 15,732 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front's ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front's wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 15,219 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 14,585 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 14,282 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 13,094 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 12,187 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 11,557 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 10,708 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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JG05 GAL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JG05 GAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JG05 GAL registered?

JG05 GAL is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is JG05 GAL safe to buy?

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