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LB12 VJV

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,697 mi
Last recorded37,697 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 VJV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 37,697 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 37,203 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 36,937 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 36,601 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 35,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 35,142 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 35,005 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 34,212 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 32,956 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge + slight cuts

Fail 17 Apr 2018 32,956 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edge + slight cuts

Pass 29 Jan 2018 31,782 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Jan 2018 31,761 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Both front tyres wearing heavily on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Jan 2017 20,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 20,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 8,859 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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LB12 VJV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB12 VJV, 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 LB12 VJV registered?

LB12 VJV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 14 July 2012.

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