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LIL 2497

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,312 mi
Last recorded63,312 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 2497
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 63,312 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 60,054 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 54,512 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 49,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 49,217 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 Run Flat. One section only (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 40,669 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 28,125 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 23,539 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 20,446 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 20,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 17,980 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 15,632 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 15,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2015 11,879 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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LIL 2497 is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LIL 2497, 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 LIL 2497 registered?

LIL 2497 is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is LIL 2497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 2497 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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