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MV12 EBM

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,757 mi
Last recorded47,757 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 EBM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 47,757 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 46,685 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 46,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 45,321 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 43,815 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 41,435 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 39,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all are perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,018 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 14 May 2016 27,599 miles

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both front (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 2 May 2015 20,658 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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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MV12 EBM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV12 EBM, 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 MV12 EBM registered?

MV12 EBM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is MV12 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 EBM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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