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Y66 REE

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,195 mi
Last recorded142,195 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY66 REE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 142,195 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 139,741 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 135,277 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 132,740 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 119,713 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 107,538 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 107,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar mounting/bush slight play

Offside Rear anti roll bar mounting/bush slight play

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

under tray/ covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2019 94,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar mounting/bush slight play

Offside Rear anti roll bar mounting/bush slight play

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

under tray/ covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 76,522 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 76,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 71,597 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 60,174 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 60,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2016 48,047 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 44,799 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 44,799 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,970 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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Y66 REE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y66 REE, 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 Y66 REE registered?

Y66 REE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 May 2012.

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