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GD12 XVR

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,166 mi
Last recorded126,166 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 XVR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 126,166 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 126,166 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 99,504 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 77,490 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 77,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 54,867 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 54,070 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 53,633 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 53,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 51,991 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 51,991 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,586 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 50,429 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 43,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 35,767 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 35,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,905 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 25,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,392 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 18,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GD12 XVR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GD12 XVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD12 XVR registered?

GD12 XVR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 11 May 2012.

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