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NL12 POV

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,519 mi
Last recorded123,519 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 POV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 123,519 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 111,068 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 111,068 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 110,032 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 98,938 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 98,938 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 98,548 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,350 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 89,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake pad sensor (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 73,471 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 67,315 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,006 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 55,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,252 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge wear

offside front tyre wall cut but no cords exposed

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
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NL12 POV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NL12 POV, 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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What year was NL12 POV registered?

NL12 POV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 March 2012.

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