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OV62 OBX

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,226 mi
Last recorded85,226 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 OBX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 85,226 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 79,658 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 74,533 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 74,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 69,056 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 63,913 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 63,895 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 57,333 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,347 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 42,241 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 34,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 27,110 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 20,896 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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OV62 OBX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 OV62 OBX, 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 OV62 OBX registered?

OV62 OBX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is OV62 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 OBX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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