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OV12 BYF

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,427 mi
Last recorded71,427 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 BYF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 71,427 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber top mount starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber to mount starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 71,427 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber top mount starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber to mount starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 68,523 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper rubber top mounts starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 68,523 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper rubber top mounts starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 65,609 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight perishing starting on both front rubber top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread/strong advisory for replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush /strong advisory for replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

strong advisory to have injector seals checked(engine cover fitted)

Pass 23 Aug 2023 62,588 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 60,056 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 57,284 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,871 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 52,052 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,073 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,357 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 40,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 34,995 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 22,164 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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OV12 BYF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OV12 BYF, 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 OV12 BYF registered?

OV12 BYF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 March 2012.

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