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LX12 XAG

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,241 mi
Last recorded98,241 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 XAG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 98,241 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 97,122 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 94,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,115 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,952 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 64,951 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2018 61,028 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 61,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 56,115 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 51,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 25,857 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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LX12 XAG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX12 XAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX12 XAG registered?

LX12 XAG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 March 2012.

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