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NL12 VKG

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,029 mi
Last recorded81,029 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 VKG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 81,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 71,311 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 64,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 61,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 61,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 59,522 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 58,217 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,660 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 56,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear passengers side rear seat belt twisted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 54,585 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 45,008 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 35,687 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 35,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 7 Oct 2015 24,007 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 13,959 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
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NL12 VKG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKG, 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 VKG registered?

NL12 VKG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 23 March 2012.

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