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LP61 TCU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,650 mi
Last recorded61,650 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 TCU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 61,650 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 59,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 59,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 57,421 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 54,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,001 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 48,435 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 46,755 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 43,681 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 39,244 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 35,777 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre wearing excessively on inner edge ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 4 Feb 2016 27,488 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn and nail in tread

no acceleration detected

Pass 2 Feb 2015 21,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LP61 TCU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LP61 TCU, 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 LP61 TCU registered?

LP61 TCU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 7 February 2012.

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