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M2 SLV

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,878 mi
Last recorded163,878 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 SLV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 163,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall scuffed/grooved (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 160,076 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 160,071 miles

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

Central Rear not working

Pass 23 Jul 2024 156,687 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 156,685 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 152,795 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 147,262 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 136,553 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 20 Mar 2020 129,339 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 120,122 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 106,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 106,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,479 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 71,479 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,115 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 43,231 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M2 SLV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M2 SLV, 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 M2 SLV registered?

M2 SLV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 22 March 2012.

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