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YB61 MVX

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,694 mi
Last recorded111,694 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 MVX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 111,694 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 109,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 101,888 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount is starting to deboned (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount is starting to deboned (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 94,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 90,522 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 84,472 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 76,970 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,356 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber top mounting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber top mounting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 71,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber top mounting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber top mounting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 66,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Top rubber mounting split (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Top rubber mounting split (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 66,272 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Top rubber mounting split (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Top rubber mounting split (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 60,507 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 60,507 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 50,704 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 50,704 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 38,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low

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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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YB61 MVX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YB61 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

YB61 MVX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 January 2012.

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