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WG12 GCV

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,065 mi
Last recorded56,065 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 GCV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 56,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mill (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding

Fail 30 Jul 2025 56,065 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mill (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 18 Jul 2024 52,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to crack in tread wearing on inner / outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to crack in tread / wearing on inner / outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 52,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to crack in tread wearing on inner / outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to crack in tread / wearing on inner / outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 48,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 41,138 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,114 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 38,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 32,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,624 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn close to sensors (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 21,888 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,442 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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WG12 GCV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG12 GCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WG12 GCV registered?

WG12 GCV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 22 June 2012.

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