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R20 NUT

2012 Mini One D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,424 mi
Last recorded117,424 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 NUT
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 117,424 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 117,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 106,601 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 106,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 95,999 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting "D" bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms, rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 95,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread depth 1.32mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting "D" bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms, rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 1.77mm + starting to perish - Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 84,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 84,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 74,733 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 64,589 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 64,589 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 49,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 49,299 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 29,746 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 15,335 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 14,226 miles

Condensation inside o/s/r light lens.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,899 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One D?

Based on 16,090 MOT tests across 1,719 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Registration plate lamp not working 58
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R20 NUT is a 2012 Mini One D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 66,702 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 One D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R20 NUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R20 NUT registered?

R20 NUT is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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