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GY62 OTW

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,866 mi
Last recorded74,866 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 OTW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 74,866 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 74,860 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 67,390 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 62,631 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 57,421 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 53,396 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 53,396 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 50,900 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 49,219 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2018 46,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre valve stem perished

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 43,395 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 43,395 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 39,812 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 35,536 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 29,239 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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GY62 OTW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY62 OTW, 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 GY62 OTW registered?

GY62 OTW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is GY62 OTW safe to buy?

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