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NG12 MDY

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,232 mi
Last recorded137,232 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 MDY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 137,232 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 133,585 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 133,542 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking point bent

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2025 133,450 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking point bent

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2024 129,807 miles

Brake wear sensor damaged and illuminated on the dashboard

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2024 129,807 miles

Brake wear sensor damaged and illuminated on the dashboard

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2023 122,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 122,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 116,289 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s d mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 108,086 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 108,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 102,161 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 97,075 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 90,957 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 90,957 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,352 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 61,844 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

lower under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2016 61,844 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

lower under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 49,324 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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NG12 MDY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 57,372 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 (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG12 MDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NG12 MDY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 10 August 2012.

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