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WG12 GCO

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,904 mi
Last recorded62,904 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 GCO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 62,904 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 59,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake warining light on

Fail 30 Jun 2025 59,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake warining light on

Pass 4 Jul 2024 54,194 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 54,119 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 49,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 44,821 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 39,519 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 31,660 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 28,043 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 24,931 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 20,206 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,829 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 11,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GCO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GCO, 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 GCO registered?

WG12 GCO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 16 June 2012.

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