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PN12 LWM

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,795 mi
Last recorded127,795 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 LWM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 127,795 miles

Engine MIL too dim, but operating as required

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both - front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 127,795 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both - front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS indicates low tyre pressure

Fail 2 Jun 2026 127,499 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits unable to test as all readings are to high see photo (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 119,487 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 115,176 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 108,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 May 2023 108,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 101,904 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 94,011 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 88,951 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 81,849 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 73,488 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 73,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,610 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,632 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 39,299 miles

Front wipers smearing but clearing the screen sufficiently

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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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PN12 LWM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN12 LWM, 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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PN12 LWM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 12 March 2012.

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