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PY12 BYG

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,957 mi
Last recorded94,957 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 BYG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 94,957 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 88,742 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake efficiency only just met at 17 percent (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 88,480 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin excessive exhaust fumes leaking from rear engine, has signs of rodents. (chew marks) unable to see as engine components are obscuring view/access (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front inner pads worn thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to legal limit, plus inner tread worn to wear bar. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake efficiency only just met at 17 percent (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake requirements only just met at 59 percent (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 76,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 64,422 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 52,077 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,699 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 38,170 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 38,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,211 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,845 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,210 miles

Nearside Rear nail (metal) in tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 24,304 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 19,148 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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PY12 BYG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 PY12 BYG, 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 PY12 BYG registered?

PY12 BYG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 25 June 2012.

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