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LR12 ZYZ

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,238 mi
Last recorded96,238 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 ZYZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 96,238 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 81,143 miles

one offside stop light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,434 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 76,434 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 74,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,580 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 65,576 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,679 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,663 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 36,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,620 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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LR12 ZYZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 49,565 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 (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR12 ZYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR12 ZYZ registered?

LR12 ZYZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 12 March 2012.

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