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FG12 LVY

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,437 mi
Last recorded83,437 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 LVY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 83,437 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 80,551 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 80,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 76,992 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 73,741 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 6 LED's not working 13 working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2020 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2020 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 73,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 6 LED's not working 13 working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2020 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2020 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 71,436 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 69,615 miles

center brake light has bulbs out

Pass 11 Dec 2020 62,686 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,079 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 61,079 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Lamp unit corroded (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 54,554 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 54,554 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 42,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres, flat spots in tread

Fail 20 Feb 2018 42,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres, flat spots in tread

Pass 16 Feb 2017 28,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,119 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 16,806 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,981 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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FG12 LVY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 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 (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG12 LVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG12 LVY registered?

FG12 LVY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is FG12 LVY safe to buy?

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