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GD07 FRD

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,499 mi
Last recorded93,499 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD07 FRD
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 93,499 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 91,845 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 89,773 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 87,006 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 82,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm in places and worn on edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm in places and worn on edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 78,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 78,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 72,602 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 72,561 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks bare wire in engine bay. could cause a spark (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 64,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake discs and pads show signs of being heated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Outer edge and Middle (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2019 64,378 miles

Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust Flexi Blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust Flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake discs and pads show signs of being heated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Outer edge and Middle (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 45,036 miles

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2017 44,377 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 44,316 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Handbrake cable snapped (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 35,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 35,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 25,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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GD07 FRD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GD07 FRD, 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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GD07 FRD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 January 2012.

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