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LX12 WVG

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,539 mi
Last recorded72,539 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 WVG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 72,539 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 71,349 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 71,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 69,786 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe is slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 69,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2023 68,576 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 66,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 58,151 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 49,451 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 40,486 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section of exhaust leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from rear view mirror ()

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

Offside Rear 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 7 Mar 2018 31,584 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 24,819 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 15,789 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 10,540 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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LX12 WVG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX12 WVG, 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 LX12 WVG registered?

LX12 WVG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is LX12 WVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 WVG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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