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LR12 VLL

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,254 mi
Last recorded56,254 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 VLL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 56,254 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R18 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R18 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 225/45R18 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 53,136 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 50,729 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 50,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both slightly corroded at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing slightly low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 46,865 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 42,402 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 42,402 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 39,295 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 33,299 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 31,374 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 31,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 27,389 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit ( offside + nearside ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre showing signs of wear ( perished )

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 24,374 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 21,005 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 21,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 19,995 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 19,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VLL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LR12 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

LR12 VLL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 9 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LR12 VLL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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