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M29 DLW

2012 Mini Roadster

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests44 (35 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate79.5%

Mileage

79,021 mi
Last recorded79,021 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Roadster45,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 DLW
MakeMini
ModelRoadster
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

35 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 79,021 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 79,021 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition flexi (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2026 66,505 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2026 59,726 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2026 77,933 miles

Front Exhaust flexi damaged

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe expanding under coating

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 61,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 53,870 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 73,262 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 58,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 48,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and unevenly worn/stepping on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 48,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and unevenly worn/stepping on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 67,642 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 51,953 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 43,777 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 43,775 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,367 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 49,529 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 38,582 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 38,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 56,512 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 47,265 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 34,163 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 52,355 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

o/s/front close to limit

rear brake disc slight corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2020 44,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 42,476 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 42,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 30,377 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 30,377 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 46,574 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2019 36,820 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 26,306 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,701 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 38,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 29,532 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 21,301 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 21,301 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2017 31,849 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 30,053 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 16,096 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 26,852 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 10,238 miles

Nearside Rear DICS CORRODED

Offside Rear DICS CORRODED

Pass 1 May 2015 23,817 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 7,104 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 7,104 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Roadster?

Based on 30,054 MOT tests across 2,862 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
3,814
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
2,862
On UK Roads
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M29 DLW is a 2012 Mini Roadster in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.5%.

Across all 2012 Mini Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 45,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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M29 DLW is a 2012 Mini Roadster, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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