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DS12 LWN

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,961 mi
Last recorded82,961 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 LWN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 82,961 miles

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 76,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 76,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken rod (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 70,997 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 65,175 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 59,985 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 55,856 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 46,741 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,665 miles

Rear Tyres a little distorted on inner edge.

Pass 15 May 2017 35,204 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 28,115 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 19,888 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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DS12 LWN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DS12 LWN, 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 DS12 LWN registered?

DS12 LWN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 8 June 2012.

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