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RY03 DEB

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,212 mi
Last recorded54,212 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 DEB
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 54,212 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 49,109 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 49,108 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 47,238 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 43,686 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 43,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 40,160 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 36,648 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 34,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.60.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 34,345 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.60.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 31,518 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment park brake (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.60.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.60.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 28,137 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 24,457 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 20,586 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 17,792 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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RY03 DEB is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RY03 DEB, 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 RY03 DEB registered?

RY03 DEB is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 December 2012.

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