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YF61 VFL

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,717 mi
Last recorded102,717 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 VFL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 102,717 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 101,167 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 98,456 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 96,155 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding when rotated by hand

Fail 6 Oct 2023 96,155 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake binding when rotated by hand

Pass 13 Oct 2022 93,191 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 90,172 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,140 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 87,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 79,207 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 64,317 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 48,399 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 32,262 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 21,347 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,371 miles

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 VFL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YF61 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

YF61 VFL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 January 2012.

Is YF61 VFL safe to buy?

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