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E1 LXA

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,657 mi
Last recorded88,657 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 LXA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 88,657 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 83,869 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 83,869 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,463 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 77,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,579 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,242 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 52,710 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 46,793 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 41,299 miles

Rear both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2017 35,242 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,946 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2015 22,003 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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E1 LXA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) 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 (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 E1 LXA, 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 E1 LXA registered?

E1 LXA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is E1 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 LXA 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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