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W121 LMG

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,868 mi
Last recorded85,868 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 LMG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 85,868 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 81,848 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 81,848 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 77,657 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 72,525 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 66,131 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,121 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 52,965 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 47,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 45,753 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 39,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 31,582 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)

Pass 21 May 2015 24,773 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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W121 LMG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 W121 LMG, 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 W121 LMG registered?

W121 LMG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is W121 LMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W121 LMG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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