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SB12 CYL

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,588 mi
Last recorded68,588 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 CYL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 68,588 miles

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

Emissions only just met requirements

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms + Calipers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT + REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 68,588 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Emissions only just met requirements

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms + Calipers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT + REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 65,482 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 65,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 62,969 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 61,109 miles
Pass 15 May 2022 60,493 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 57,973 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 55,162 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 55,162 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 51,320 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2019 51,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2018 47,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 43,729 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Jul 2017 43,703 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside hand brake cable detioriated

items removed from drivers view

Pass 29 Jun 2016 40,157 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,000 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 34,455 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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SB12 CYL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SB12 CYL, 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 SB12 CYL registered?

SB12 CYL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 16 June 2012.

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