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RJ12 GVU

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,656 mi
Last recorded81,656 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 GVU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 81,656 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 81,283 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 80,296 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 80,296 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 72,389 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jul 2024 72,372 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Legal Limit 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 64,488 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 56,127 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 46,489 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 46,444 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 44,981 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 40,672 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,869 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 32,073 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 27,097 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,074 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 27,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 16,984 miles

sill covers fitted on both sides

Fail 4 Nov 2014 16,984 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

sill covers fitted on both sides

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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RJ12 GVU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ12 GVU registered?

RJ12 GVU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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