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LA12 BVT

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,494 mi
Last recorded136,494 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 BVT
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 136,494 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

underbody coroded rear axel

Pass 10 Jun 2025 126,786 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 120,372 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 120,368 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2023 108,882 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 92,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. and on twi (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. and on twi (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 82,968 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,381 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2019 75,574 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 16 Mar 2019 75,574 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Aug 2018 68,596 miles

undetrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Aug 2017 55,904 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 43,666 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 31,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 31,397 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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LA12 BVT is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LA12 BVT, 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 LA12 BVT registered?

LA12 BVT is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 6 August 2012.

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