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YG62 VTP

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,683 mi
Last recorded141,683 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 VTP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 141,683 miles

child seat, belt frayed

Fail 14 Apr 2025 141,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

child seat, belt frayed

Pass 11 Jan 2024 133,345 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 133,227 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 120,614 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 118,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 104,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 80,953 miles

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 11 Oct 2018 61,199 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 43,505 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 43,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,814 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 27,730 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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YG62 VTP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YG62 VTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG62 VTP registered?

YG62 VTP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is YG62 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 VTP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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