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YB61 HCC

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,886 mi
Last recorded81,886 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 HCC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,886 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 74,864 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 74,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 63,064 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 62,273 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded,covered in grease or some other material

Pass 2 Mar 2023 61,163 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 61,154 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 60,752 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,783 miles

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

underside components corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 54,683 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 48,126 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,461 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2018 42,380 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2017 37,114 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 31,088 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 23,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YB61 HCC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YB61 HCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB61 HCC registered?

YB61 HCC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is YB61 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 HCC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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