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RK12 TGJ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,140 mi
Last recorded84,140 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 TGJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 84,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 77,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 77,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Rear bumper/splitter resting on rear exhaust

Pass 5 Jan 2024 75,086 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 72,736 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 69,792 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,915 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,199 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 37,267 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,444 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 31,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 24,765 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 21,333 miles

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

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

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

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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RK12 TGJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RK12 TGJ, 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 RK12 TGJ registered?

RK12 TGJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 13 April 2012.

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