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LP12 LAP

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,558 mi
Last recorded118,558 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 LAP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 118,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 118,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 106,262 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 91,512 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber partly split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured by duck tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 91,512 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber partly split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged secured by duck tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 81,102 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 81,098 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 76,997 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 75,665 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources and lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 70,643 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources + lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 66,867 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to limits (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 64,350 miles

Front Vehicle fitted with non standard sun-strip but not in drivers view .

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front A/c pipe damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,904 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,100 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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LP12 LAP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black 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 (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 LP12 LAP, 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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LP12 LAP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 19 April 2012.

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