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N888 PEA

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,670 mi
Last recorded42,670 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 PEA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 42,670 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 32,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 32,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 32,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 29,939 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 27,676 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 25,322 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 23,292 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 21,949 miles

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

aux belt slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2018 20,266 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 Nov 2017 18,095 miles

oil level below min mark

Pass 22 Dec 2016 14,977 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 12,595 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 8,868 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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N888 PEA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N888 PEA, 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 N888 PEA registered?

N888 PEA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is N888 PEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 PEA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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