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C17 DLR

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,456 mi
Last recorded98,456 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 DLR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 98,456 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 88,607 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 81,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 72,696 miles

coolant low

Pass 4 Jan 2022 60,326 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 45,255 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,267 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 37,537 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 31,970 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 24,596 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 24,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 17,422 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
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C17 DLR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C17 DLR, 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 C17 DLR registered?

C17 DLR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is C17 DLR safe to buy?

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