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2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

106,110 mi
Last recorded106,110 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 USD
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 106,110 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 98,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.0mm (inner) and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,200 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 88,300 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 78,167 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim heavily damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2021 70,125 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2020 63,267 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 59,419 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 51,709 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 36,858 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 33,980 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 26,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 18,385 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 18,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 11,973 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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LA12 USD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LA12 USD, 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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LA12 USD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 23 May 2012.

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