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K21 LWM

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,072 mi
Last recorded124,072 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 LWM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 124,072 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Pass 17 Dec 2024 110,068 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 110,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 96,271 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 96,271 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 84,020 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 71,661 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,440 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 60,522 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 60,174 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 46,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 41,059 miles

Front number plate scratched in multiple places

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 41,058 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Front number plate scratched in multiple places

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 34,421 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 26,646 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre outer edge wear

offside front tyre outer edge wear

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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K21 LWM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black 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 K21 LWM, 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 K21 LWM registered?

K21 LWM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is K21 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K21 LWM 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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