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SW12 GCZ

2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,923 mi
Last recorded74,923 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition46,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 GCZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper London 2012 Edition
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 74,923 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both pale (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both top mounting rubbers splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2025 74,923 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both pale (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both top mounting rubbers splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2024 70,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 65,108 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 56,662 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 56,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 48,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 48,794 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 45,296 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 42,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 42,870 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 38,539 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 33,950 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,237 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

official parking permit encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone'A'

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition?

Based on 2,006 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
4,728
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
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SW12 GCZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 46,348 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW12 GCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW12 GCZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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