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S70 AXL

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,317 mi
Last recorded70,317 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 AXL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 70,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 62,510 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 53,123 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 51,061 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2022 48,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jul 2022 48,295 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Aug 2021 44,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Aug 2021 44,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Feb 2021 43,061 miles

covers /under trays fitted

front number plate dis colored

o/s/r d bush has play

rear disc have light corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2019 39,240 miles

Offside Front brake slightly sticking on rotation

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,986 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

sill covers fitted cannot check for corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jul 2017 32,329 miles

Offside Rear tyre perish t cracking on outer wall

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,244 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracks on outer side wall

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Aug 2015 23,415 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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S70 AXL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S70 AXL, 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 S70 AXL registered?

S70 AXL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 July 2012.

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