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2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,015 mi
Last recorded124,015 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 URL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 124,015 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 118,224 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 103,195 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 89,863 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 80,606 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 69,412 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 64,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,851 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,177 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit And offside front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 46,177 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit And offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,234 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,048 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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YG12 URL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG12 URL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YG12 URL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 27 March 2012.

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