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S29 PNH

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,677 mi
Last recorded89,677 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 PNH
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 89,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 89,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 85,636 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak coolant leak at engine bay ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 77,075 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 66,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Jacking block missing

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 54,285 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 44,863 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 37,418 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 34,597 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 34,597 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 26,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn severely on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Jan 2017 16,050 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 15,165 miles

one horn inop

Pass 30 Jun 2015 11,828 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 11,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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S29 PNH is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S29 PNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S29 PNH is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 29 June 2012.

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