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WG12 FVC

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,411 mi
Last recorded135,411 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 FVC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 135,411 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 135,411 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire heat shield insecure (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 120,589 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 111,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 111,116 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 94,664 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 94,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,947 miles

undertrays fitted not allowng full inspecton of engne mounts and other components

Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,450 miles

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 7 Oct 2020 73,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,453 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 55,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 43,818 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 39,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,813 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 26,136 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 26,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WG12 FVC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WG12 FVC, 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 WG12 FVC registered?

WG12 FVC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 22 June 2012.

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