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SL12 SRU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,822 mi
Last recorded93,822 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 SRU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 93,822 miles

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))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 91,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall cuts 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm measured at lowest point 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall cuts 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 88,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm, min is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 85,370 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 76,938 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 76,938 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 76,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 76,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 70,815 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 70,814 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,492 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 50,899 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 50,833 miles

under shield fitted.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 50,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under shield fitted.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,420 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 42,410 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,261 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,314 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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SL12 SRU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey 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 SL12 SRU, 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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SL12 SRU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 March 2012.

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