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W27 ANE

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

84,569 mi
Last recorded84,569 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW27 ANE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 84,569 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 84,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2026 142,496 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 80,221 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 136,660 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 75,101 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 131,180 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 71,615 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 128,557 miles

Coolant leak at water pump tell tale hole

Fluid leak, but not excessive metal pipe at front of turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 128,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak at water pump tell tale hole

Fluid leak, but not excessive metal pipe at front of turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,745 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 125,989 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 65,777 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 123,152 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2019 62,581 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 120,663 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 55,461 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 47,883 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 101,596 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,769 miles

cuts in sidewalls on both rear tyres

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 45,769 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cuts in sidewalls on both rear tyres

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,843 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 82,843 miles

Central Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working no bulb present (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,895 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 67,332 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 67,330 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,362 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 41,733 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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W27 ANE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W27 ANE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W27 ANE registered?

W27 ANE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 31 March 2012.

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