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Y21 GNA

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,958 mi
Last recorded94,958 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 GNA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 94,958 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3-4mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 94,958 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3-4mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 84,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest point 2.2mm (stepped) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,081 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 70,406 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 68,171 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 65,685 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,851 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 59,277 miles

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Offside Front Outer tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 56,143 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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Y21 GNA is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y21 GNA registered?

Y21 GNA is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is Y21 GNA safe to buy?

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