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EL57 TAY

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,599 mi
Last recorded74,599 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL57 TAY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 74,599 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 71,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rears tread edges cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 67,239 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 64,283 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 60,968 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear roll bar (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 58,144 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 55,698 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 48,791 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 42,866 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 38,293 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

drivers seat belt starting to fray

osr tyre punctured

Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,895 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 24,116 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 24,116 miles

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 TAY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White 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 TAY, 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 TAY registered?

EL57 TAY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is EL57 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL57 TAY 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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