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S888 SBA

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,881 mi
Last recorded98,881 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 SBA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 98,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 93,935 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 93,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 88,922 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 80,156 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,478 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 77,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 18 Jun 2019 70,585 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked in yellow ()

Pass 21 May 2018 64,936 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 55,616 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 55,616 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' large mirror toys (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 May 2016 44,494 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,451 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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S888 SBA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S888 SBA, 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 S888 SBA registered?

S888 SBA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 May 2012.

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