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SL12 OHC

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,256 mi
Last recorded86,256 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 OHC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 86,256 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 80,848 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 80,848 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 77,540 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 76,383 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 76,383 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Cab obviously not squarely located on chassis (6.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 73,107 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 73,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 69,226 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Offside Rear Tyre on limit 1.6mm

Fail 25 Jan 2019 69,226 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Number plate damaged

Offside Rear Tyre on limit 1.6mm

Pass 15 Jan 2018 47,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre inner edge worn unevenly

Fail 15 Jan 2018 47,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre inner edge worn unevenly

Pass 17 Jan 2017 27,055 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,131 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,277 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 (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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SL12 OHC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL12 OHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SL12 OHC registered?

SL12 OHC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 26 March 2012.

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