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OB54 TCH

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,378 mi
Last recorded109,378 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOB54 TCH
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 109,378 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 105,423 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 105,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 101,669 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 99,701 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 99,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 29 Jul 2022 94,679 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,316 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 87,875 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 87,807 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,130 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 80,129 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Oct 2018 67,156 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Edges Slightly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Small Chip (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,503 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 46,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,032 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Fail 29 Feb 2016 33,032 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear (2.5.A.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2015 15,708 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 15,629 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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OB54 TCH is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 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 (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OB54 TCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OB54 TCH is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 4 January 2012.

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