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DG12 DPY

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,286 mi
Last recorded62,286 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 DPY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 62,286 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 60,640 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 59,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 57,752 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 57,752 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 55,980 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2021 53,975 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 53,680 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 52,929 miles

damp inside o/s/f fog lamp

Fail 12 Nov 2019 52,929 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

damp inside o/s/f fog lamp

Fail 12 Nov 2019 52,927 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount rubber excessively split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount rubber bush excessively split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front foglight deteriorated also has water inside light unit still functional at present

Pass 15 Nov 2018 51,719 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 49,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower brake light inop

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front top shocker rubber mounts deteriorated slightly

both front tyres worn smooth on the outer edges

offside front and nearside rear tyre valves splitting

Pass 18 Nov 2015 46,424 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 39,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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DG12 DPY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG12 DPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG12 DPY registered?

DG12 DPY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 1 March 2012.

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