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DL12 NZG

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,212 mi
Last recorded69,212 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 NZG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 69,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe coming apart (6.1.2 (a))

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

Various covers attached to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Dec 2025 69,212 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe coming apart (6.1.2 (a))

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

Various covers attached to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2025 66,713 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 66,455 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/side front tyre worn in side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 61,974 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 61,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 59,739 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,369 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 55,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 50,786 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 46,136 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 41,447 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 39,056 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,317 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 28,468 miles

Coolant leak

Front and Rear number plates pass MOT, but are illegal and would be a road traffic offence due to lack of postcode on number plates, to prove where they were manufactured.

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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DL12 NZG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DL12 NZG, 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 DL12 NZG registered?

DL12 NZG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 29 June 2012.

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