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LB61 DLU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,033 mi
Last recorded164,033 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 DLU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 164,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 161,714 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer shoulder.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 156,919 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 153,387 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 153,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 149,649 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 149,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 145,816 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 145,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 142,450 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 142,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 138,961 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 131,058 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 123,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre inner edge bald and outer edge wearing

offside rear tyre inner edge wear

Fail 5 Jan 2015 93,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 5 Jan 2015 93,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing

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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LB61 DLU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LB61 DLU, 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 LB61 DLU registered?

LB61 DLU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 9 January 2012.

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