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L40 XXY

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,760 mi
Last recorded84,760 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 XXY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 84,760 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 83,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2023 79,970 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 75,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 69,655 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 63,633 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,286 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 58,291 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,497 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 40,165 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 32,341 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 26,253 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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L40 XXY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L40 XXY, 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 L40 XXY registered?

L40 XXY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is L40 XXY safe to buy?

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