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LT12 VWY

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,603 mi
Last recorded75,603 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 VWY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 75,603 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 75,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2025 73,144 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 67,364 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 49% imbalance. Fail is 50% +. Needs to be fixed. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 67,364 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 49% imbalance. Fail is 50% +. Needs to be fixed. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 61,938 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 56,558 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 52,134 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 52,134 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 48,407 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 47,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Nov 2018 42,941 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 35,002 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 30,775 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both back

Fail 25 Feb 2017 30,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL BADLY PERISHED (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both back

Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,359 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 20,730 miles

Nail in nearside 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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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LT12 VWY 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 LT12 VWY, 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 LT12 VWY registered?

LT12 VWY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 16 March 2012.

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