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NL12 VLE

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,150 mi
Last recorded109,150 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 VLE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 109,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 96,654 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 90,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 81,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,539 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 73,539 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 71,635 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 68,102 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 61,965 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 53,397 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 41,404 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,907 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 20,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VLE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

NL12 VLE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is NL12 VLE safe to buy?

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