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EY62 OBL

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,191 mi
Last recorded89,191 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 OBL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 89,191 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 86,289 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 83,294 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 78,622 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 76,154 miles

Coolant leak from gearbox end of engine

Pass 31 Aug 2021 65,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 58,082 miles

Front washers have 50% jets blocked and poor alignment

Fail 3 Sep 2020 58,082 miles

Front washers have 50% jets blocked and poor alignment

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 55,872 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,139 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 50,139 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 44,291 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 44,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,106 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 31,888 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 31,777 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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EY62 OBL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EY62 OBL, 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 EY62 OBL registered?

EY62 OBL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is EY62 OBL safe to buy?

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