CarVerify

Free Car Check

SG12 DSW

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,338 mi
Last recorded129,338 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 DSW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 129,338 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2026 129,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 125,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 115,937 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 111,296 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 111,293 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 104,328 miles

Central Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 104,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 86,812 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 84,574 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 84,574 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 79,155 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 79,155 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 69,443 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Brake warning on dash related to faulty rear wear sensor (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,630 miles

Offside Front brake dust plate is loose

Fail 26 Jan 2018 57,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake dust plate is loose

Pass 7 Feb 2017 36,474 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,175 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SG12 DSW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SG12 DSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SG12 DSW?

You can check the full history of SG12 DSW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SG12 DSW registered?

SG12 DSW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is SG12 DSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 DSW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG12 DSW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SG12 DSW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.