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SL62 GOU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,323 mi
Last recorded81,323 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 GOU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 81,323 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 73,418 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 70,988 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 70,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc shield insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2023 68,916 miles

Nearside Front brake dust guard insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 62,459 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 1.9mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 56,405 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,331 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 44,235 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 44,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 28 Nov 2018 36,304 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 36,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEX JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (f))

VEHICLE HAS A COOLANT LEAK

Pass 4 Oct 2017 26,649 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)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 14,904 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 9,082 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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SL62 GOU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL62 GOU, 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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SL62 GOU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 19 September 2012.

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