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SW12 GDY

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,707 mi
Last recorded114,707 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 GDY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 114,707 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 114,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 101,922 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 94,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 82,954 miles

Under tray insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2021 82,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under tray insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2020 76,274 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 65,504 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 55,133 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,706 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 35,243 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,867 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
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SW12 GDY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW12 GDY, 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 SW12 GDY registered?

SW12 GDY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is SW12 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 GDY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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