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UR12 SAM

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,240 mi
Last recorded86,240 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUR12 SAM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 86,240 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 82,770 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 82,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 78,970 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 78,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 75,129 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 70,637 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,448 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 63,363 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,922 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 59,919 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 59,893 miles

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

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

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner minor play in steering, not excessive

Nearside Front inner and outer edges of tyre worn, no ply or cord shown

Offside Front Inner inner edge of tyre worn, no ply or cord shown

Pass 14 Jul 2018 58,281 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 54,242 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2016 49,423 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 45,337 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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UR12 SAM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UR12 SAM, 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 UR12 SAM registered?

UR12 SAM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is UR12 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for UR12 SAM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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