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L3 TGD

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,888 mi
Last recorded65,888 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 TGD
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 65,888 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 65,887 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 59,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf, nsf. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2023 52,045 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 46,035 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2022 46,035 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 39,408 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 30,154 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 29,605 miles

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all suspension components and rigid brake pipes

Pass 15 Mar 2019 28,112 miles

Vehicle underside has new coating of underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2018 23,898 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,731 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 16,533 miles

Front tyres outer edges wearing low ( Both side )

Pass 15 Apr 2015 9,985 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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L3 TGD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L3 TGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L3 TGD registered?

L3 TGD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is L3 TGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 TGD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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