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YG12 GXN

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,951 mi
Last recorded95,951 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 GXN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 95,951 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 89,584 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,777 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 85,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex hose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 84,939 miles

high level brake light partially innop

Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,007 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,188 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 75,188 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,693 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 61,274 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 48,254 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 34,706 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,255 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,259 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YG12 GXN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG12 GXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG12 GXN registered?

YG12 GXN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is YG12 GXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 GXN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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