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LR12 VLE

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,993 mi
Last recorded55,993 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 VLE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 55,993 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 37,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 31,191 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 25,930 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear tyres are cracking in treads

Pass 30 Jun 2022 22,532 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 21,379 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 21,379 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 16,298 miles

both front and rear tyres showing cracking on outer edges and sidewalls

Pass 25 Feb 2019 15,254 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 14,164 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2017 12,362 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 9,777 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 8,846 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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LR12 VLE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LR12 VLE, 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 LR12 VLE registered?

LR12 VLE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is LR12 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 VLE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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