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AU61 OBN

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,186 mi
Last recorded136,186 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 OBN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 136,186 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 130,435 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 130,435 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 122,295 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 111,549 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,459 miles

Nearside Front tyre is heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,302 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 67,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inner

Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,850 miles

crack windscreen in zone A maximum size permitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,091 miles

Ends of wiper blades split

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 44,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Ends of wiper blades split

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AU61 OBN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU61 OBN, 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 AU61 OBN registered?

AU61 OBN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 24 February 2012.

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The MOT history for AU61 OBN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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