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SB12 HLU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,862 mi
Last recorded59,862 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 59,862 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 56,780 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi blown. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats in back of car.

Pass 17 Jul 2024 52,468 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section blown. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 52,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cord showing on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section blown. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 49,716 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 49,716 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 46,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 44,215 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 41,035 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 37,717 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2018 34,119 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,234 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

all 4x tyre valves rubber cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,266 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES 3mm

Pass 29 May 2015 23,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

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 HLU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SB12 HLU, 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 HLU registered?

SB12 HLU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 6 June 2012.

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