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EL57 MCG

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,657 mi
Last recorded101,657 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL57 MCG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 101,657 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 95,108 miles

Offside Rear 50% light

Pass 29 Sep 2023 90,003 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 84,794 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 81,818 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 79,401 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,211 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,401 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,341 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 65,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,346 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 59,767 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,971 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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EL57 MCG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EL57 MCG, 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 EL57 MCG registered?

EL57 MCG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is EL57 MCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL57 MCG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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