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DG12 DRZ

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,200 mi
Last recorded111,200 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 DRZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 111,200 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 106,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 96,238 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 96,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 85,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,919 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 74,912 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

coolant low

engine oil low

Pass 17 Nov 2020 66,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,770 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 36,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 21,918 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 8,841 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 7,702 miles

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 DRZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DRZ, 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 DRZ registered?

DG12 DRZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is DG12 DRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 DRZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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