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GV61 DZG

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,953 mi
Last recorded78,953 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 DZG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 78,953 miles

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

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

ns door handle broken but able to open door

Fail 19 May 2025 78,953 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

ns door handle broken but able to open door

Pass 11 Mar 2024 71,599 miles

centre stop light inop

slight damage to osf

Fail 11 Mar 2024 71,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

centre stop light inop

slight damage to osf

Pass 9 Mar 2023 66,245 miles

Front damage to bumper

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,159 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 53,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear lead broken

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 48,984 miles

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

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

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

near side rear and off side rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2019 45,490 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 40,670 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 34,503 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 28,963 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 23,040 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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GV61 DZG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV61 DZG, 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.

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What year was GV61 DZG registered?

GV61 DZG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 15 February 2012.

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The MOT history for GV61 DZG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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