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YB61 OEY

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,545 mi
Last recorded69,545 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 OEY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 69,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 67,232 miles

Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 64,781 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 62,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2022 59,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2021 56,548 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 56,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted INNER AND OUTER PADS FITTED THE WRONG WAY ROUND (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 52,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENER

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 48,592 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 44,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 44,912 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Drivers wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed bald on outer edge of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 31,410 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rar discs light corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 29,359 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 21,480 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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YB61 OEY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB61 OEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YB61 OEY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 29 January 2012.

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