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WG12 GCF

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,056 mi
Last recorded75,056 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 GCF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 75,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy wear outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy wear inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear Perishing , heavy cracking . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 67,397 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear Perishing , heavy cracking . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 59,105 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 57,133 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Nearside and Offside Fronts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Nearside and Offside Rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 54,188 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 54,138 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded brake disc inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2021 51,712 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 51,712 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS light on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 49,070 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 49,070 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 45,790 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 45,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 40,557 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,918 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 34,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 19,842 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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WG12 GCF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 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 Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG12 GCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WG12 GCF registered?

WG12 GCF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 22 June 2012.

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