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OL12 COW

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,412 mi
Last recorded60,412 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL12 COW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 60,412 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 60,411 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 53,557 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 47,603 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 47,051 miles

Front wind screen wipers deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 46,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 45,756 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 44,706 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 43,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 42,210 miles

Front wipers deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 39,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 37,298 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 28,568 miles

small stonechip zone a

Fail 11 May 2015 28,568 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

small stonechip zone a

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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OL12 COW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OL12 COW, 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 OL12 COW registered?

OL12 COW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 12 May 2012.

Is OL12 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OL12 COW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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