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SB12 HLR

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,753 mi
Last recorded138,753 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 HLR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 138,753 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front the back plate is loose at one mounting point

Fail 1 Sep 2025 138,751 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn the back plates are loose at one mounting point (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front the back plate is loose at one mounting point

Pass 17 Jul 2024 127,496 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened the back plates are detached at 1 mounting point, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 114,459 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))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 114,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 102,862 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 88,664 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 88,663 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 67,290 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 47,929 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,187 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 21 May 2015 22,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HLR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HLR, 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 HLR registered?

SB12 HLR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 4 June 2012.

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The MOT history for SB12 HLR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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