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SW61 GSZ

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,915 mi
Last recorded51,915 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 GSZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 51,915 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 48,474 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 45,742 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 43,075 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 38,604 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 38,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 36,006 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 36,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 34,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 33,390 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully test some items

Pass 18 May 2017 31,656 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted unable to fully test some items

Fail 17 May 2017 31,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted unable to fully test some items

Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,344 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 2 Feb 2016 30,328 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 25,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

damage nearside front wheel rim.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Fail 23 Jan 2015 25,989 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

damage nearside front wheel rim.

stone cuts tyre treads.

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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SW61 GSZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW61 GSZ?

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What year was SW61 GSZ registered?

SW61 GSZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is SW61 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 GSZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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