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R21 OYN

2012 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests40 (28 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,733 mi
Last recorded84,733 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 OYN
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

28 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 84,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Worn out outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 73,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength QUARTER PANEL INNER AND OUTER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose COVER FITTED OVER WHEEL SLIPPING (2.2.1 (c) (i))

BRAKE PAD LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 76,254 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 76,240 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 69,758 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 62,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear CORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME

Fail 7 Sep 2023 62,207 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear CORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME

Pass 3 Jul 2023 68,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 58,190 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 62,460 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 62,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 56,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 57,214 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 57,214 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 54,990 miles

front subframe getting corroded

locking wheel nut key badly worn,needs replaced

Pass 3 Jul 2020 53,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 53,641 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 45,518 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,751 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 40,264 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 49,820 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.2.A.1b)

engine has oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2017 49,820 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.2.A.1b)

engine has oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2016 34,588 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,291 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine has oil leaks

radiator rotten and starting to leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 25,305 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,189 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 46,189 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear bracket rubbers are broken

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,236 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 43,236 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,905 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracking around tread areas

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 15 Aug 2013 38,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracking around tread areas

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant level low topped up

engine oil low 1.25l added

rear wiper torn

Fail 30 Aug 2012 34,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant level low topped up

engine oil low 1.25l added

rear wiper torn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,545 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 31,545 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear disc heavily corroded on inner faces

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,484 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads approching wear indicators

front to rear and front brake pipes corroded

front wiper rubbers torn

rear brake discs pitted on inner surface

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,549 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 17,549 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EXHAUST REAR TAILBOX CORRODED.

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN.

Pass 27 Aug 2007 12,521 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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R21 OYN is a 2012 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2012 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 50,312 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R21 OYN is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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