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LC12 OPV

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,579 mi
Last recorded146,579 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 OPV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 146,579 miles

Front number plate deteriorated but still readable

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 139,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has become worn and shows slight play/movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has become worn and shows slight play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 139,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has become worn and shows slight play/movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc shield insecure.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has become worn and shows slight play/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 130,592 miles

Front brake discs have become scored but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar D bush has become worn and shows slight play/movement

Offside Rear Anti roll bar D bush has become worn and shows slight play/movement

Rear brake discs becoming worn/lipped & scored

Fail 14 Feb 2023 130,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs have become scored but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar D bush has become worn and shows slight play/movement

Offside Rear Anti roll bar D bush has become worn and shows slight play/movement

Rear brake discs becoming worn/lipped & scored

Pass 16 Feb 2022 120,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 113,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre becoming out of shape

Nearside Rear Tyre showing deterioration, cracking or perishing

Offside Rear Tyre showing deterioration, cracking or perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 18 Feb 2021 113,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre becoming out of shape

Nearside Rear Tyre showing deterioration, cracking or perishing

Offside Rear Tyre showing deterioration, cracking or perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 15 Jan 2020 109,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre getting close to the wear bars

Pass 30 Jan 2019 94,584 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 80,895 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 63,564 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 63,344 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 49,067 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 OPV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

LC12 OPV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 6 July 2012.

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