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VR08 ART

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,763 mi
Last recorded92,763 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR08 ART
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 92,763 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 85,741 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 78,059 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 71,320 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 65,396 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 60,702 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 58,090 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 52,031 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,798 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 36,689 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,787 miles

lower under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 29,609 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 22,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear on outer edges front tyres

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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VR08 ART is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,995cc 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 VR08 ART, 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 VR08 ART registered?

VR08 ART is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is VR08 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for VR08 ART shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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