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Y8 HTG

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,772 mi
Last recorded77,772 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 HTG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 77,772 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 66,339 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 63,672 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 61,066 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 56,735 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,236 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 50,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 48,137 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 48,137 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 45,018 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 45,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 41,383 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 35,955 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

pad warning light on

Pass 3 Jan 2017 28,970 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 23,161 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 17,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y8 HTG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y8 HTG, 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 Y8 HTG registered?

Y8 HTG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is Y8 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 HTG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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