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N77 DFC

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,054 mi
Last recorded95,054 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN77 DFC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 95,054 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 95,050 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 91,089 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 91,085 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 86,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 86,788 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 83,691 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 83,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad wear indicator lamp lit

Pass 28 Mar 2022 80,738 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 80,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 75,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front jacking pad missing

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 68,528 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 62,591 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 45,895 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn severely on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2017 42,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn severely on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,213 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 31,144 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,638 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,183 miles

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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N77 DFC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N77 DFC, 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 N77 DFC registered?

N77 DFC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 May 2012.

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