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YF61 NWL

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,674 mi
Last recorded166,674 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 NWL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 166,674 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 157,247 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 149,459 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 149,450 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 147,123 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 141,834 miles

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar D bush has slight play

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 133,741 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 127,732 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 127,732 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 117,940 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 114,437 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 114,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 105,307 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge, strong advise

Fail 3 Jan 2017 105,283 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge, strong advise

Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,537 miles

oil leak

rear tyres miss shape

Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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YF61 NWL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White 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 YF61 NWL, 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 YF61 NWL registered?

YF61 NWL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is YF61 NWL safe to buy?

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