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L888 ABP

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,936 mi
Last recorded83,936 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 ABP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 83,936 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 81,383 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 76,081 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 76,081 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 70,616 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 70,616 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

boot does not open

front windows not working

fuel cap does not open

Pass 1 Dec 2021 64,826 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 58,988 miles

both front tyres bald inner and outer edges

heavy ageing n/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Dec 2020 58,988 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres bald inner and outer edges

heavy ageing n/s/r tyre

o/s number plate light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,853 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system corroding

rear tyre walls starting to crack and perish

sill covers fitted, sills not inspected

Pass 6 Jun 2018 44,007 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 44,007 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,486 miles

Nearside Front outer sidewall

Nearside Rear outer sidewall

Offside Front outer sidwall

Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,665 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 18,765 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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L888 ABP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L888 ABP, 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 L888 ABP registered?

L888 ABP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is L888 ABP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 ABP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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