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T1 VMH

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,182 mi
Last recorded89,182 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 VMH
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 89,182 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 77,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 67,369 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 55,848 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 51,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 51,379 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 48,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,745 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 44,089 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2017 40,434 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 37,179 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 37,179 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 35,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Bent (4.2.A.1a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,505 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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T1 VMH is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T1 VMH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T1 VMH registered?

T1 VMH is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 4 July 2012.

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