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2012 Mini Cooper London 2012 Edition
MOT Status
ValidMileage
74,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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) ()
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) ()
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))
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 ()
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))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
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))
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.
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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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