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NG12 HYR

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,915 mi
Last recorded116,915 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 HYR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 116,915 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 108,069 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 100,377 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer slightly hi

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 100,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer slightly hi

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 94,165 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,340 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 82,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 74,815 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 74,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 68,471 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2017 60,883 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,833 miles

both front brake discs lipped

lower under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,647 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)

Fail 31 May 2016 48,647 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 34,045 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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NG12 HYR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 49,565 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 (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG12 HYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NG12 HYR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 12 July 2012.

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