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2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,898 mi
Last recorded153,898 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 CAR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 153,898 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 153,898 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 147,165 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded with reduced pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 147,165 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded with reduced pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 139,740 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 135,178 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 127,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 112,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm , minimum , severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm , worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Reduced pad contact to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 101,647 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 90,861 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 79,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 79,420 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 66,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2016 53,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm minimum (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm minimum (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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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PO51 CAR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PO51 CAR, 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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PO51 CAR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 28 June 2012.

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