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HY12 GOP

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,596 mi
Last recorded103,596 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GOP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 103,596 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 102,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 91,788 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 91,095 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 86,972 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 81,666 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 81,651 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 81,642 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,907 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,483 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 56,715 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 56,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres low on edges

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Coolant below minimum, topped up to enable test

Oil below minimum, 2 ltrs added to enable test

Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,923 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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HY12 GOP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HY12 GOP, 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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What year was HY12 GOP registered?

HY12 GOP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is HY12 GOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 GOP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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