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AV12 HBH

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,979 mi
Last recorded182,979 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 HBH
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 182,979 miles

rear drop links slight play

Fail 12 Feb 2026 182,974 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear drop links slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2025 177,297 miles

Brake warning light illuminated on dash

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

Knocking noise from nearside front

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake pad warning wire broken off

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear brake pad warning wire broken off

Tailgate doors do not open but are securely shut

Fail 5 Feb 2025 177,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light illuminated on dash

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

Knocking noise from nearside front

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake pad warning wire broken off

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear brake pad warning wire broken off

Tailgate doors do not open but are securely shut

Pass 26 Jan 2024 160,363 miles

Brake warning light on dash

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 142,649 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 142,203 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside and outside wear and damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside and outside wear and damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 125,044 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 112,281 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 107,924 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 97,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 90,868 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,554 miles

rear brakes will soon need attention

Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,669 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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AV12 HBH is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Green 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 (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 57,372 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 (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV12 HBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV12 HBH registered?

AV12 HBH is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 24 March 2012.

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