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SL12 VJV

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,460 mi
Last recorded137,460 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 VJV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 137,460 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 133,384 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 129,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 122,000 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 119,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 114,511 miles

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

hand break efficiency just met

Pass 4 Jul 2019 104,084 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 92,223 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,113 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,048 miles

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,035 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 8 Oct 2015 47,622 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,297 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 VJV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SL12 VJV, 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 SL12 VJV registered?

SL12 VJV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 6 April 2012.

Is SL12 VJV safe to buy?

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