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2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,058 mi
Last recorded102,058 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 URL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 102,058 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 93,655 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Nov 2024 93,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 86,407 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 82,675 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 80,369 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

Pass 26 Aug 2021 70,063 miles

small play both inner rack joints

Pass 27 Aug 2020 60,201 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 56,652 miles

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted.

Fail 9 Jan 2020 56,608 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 48,823 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 41,832 miles

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Pass 17 May 2017 38,456 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 17 May 2017 38,456 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 21 May 2016 33,449 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 May 2015 28,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted on both sides

Fail 5 May 2015 28,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted on both sides

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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RV12 URL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RV12 URL, 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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RV12 URL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 23 March 2012.

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