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DF12 MVP

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,753 mi
Last recorded94,753 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 MVP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 94,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2025 91,294 miles

Central stop light not working

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2025 91,294 miles

Central stop light not working

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2024 88,046 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Fail 9 Jul 2024 88,046 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Pass 29 Jun 2023 85,374 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 85,374 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 83,708 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 81,910 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 80,019 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 70,764 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 59,238 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 51,707 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,845 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 38,126 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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DF12 MVP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF12 MVP, 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 DF12 MVP registered?

DF12 MVP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DF12 MVP safe to buy?

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