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EF61 YRC

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,539 mi
Last recorded131,539 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 YRC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2025 131,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 114,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/perished/nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/perished/uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working partly not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 92,838 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - rear bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 92,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fault/incorrect fault? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - rear bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper streaks on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 80,638 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 69,724 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 63,857 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))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 58,363 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,759 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 52,752 miles

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

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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 45,204 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 37,533 miles

both rear tyres have age cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2016 27,875 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 19,324 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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EF61 YRC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF61 YRC, 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 EF61 YRC registered?

EF61 YRC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 11 February 2012.

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