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LC12 OLJ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,341 mi
Last recorded67,341 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 OLJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 67,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split and is smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axle.

Fail 1 Sep 2025 67,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split and is smearing the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axle.

Pass 8 Aug 2024 60,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

Pass 4 Sep 2023 53,780 miles

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

Pass 6 Sep 2022 43,895 miles

offside and nearside front tyres perished.

Fail 6 Sep 2022 43,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside front tyres perished.

offside rear tyre perished and deep splits.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 38,752 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 36,231 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 32,259 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 29,102 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 29,102 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 May 2016 22,802 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 19,576 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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LC12 OLJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LC12 OLJ, 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 LC12 OLJ registered?

LC12 OLJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 7 May 2012.

Is LC12 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 OLJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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