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YR12 VLK

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,154 mi
Last recorded85,154 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 VLK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 85,154 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 64,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 63,070 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 57,232 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 57,232 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 52,564 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 52,564 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 45,285 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 39,394 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 39,312 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 37,059 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 35,597 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 28,291 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 21,769 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 15,013 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 10,676 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YR12 VLK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR12 VLK, 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 YR12 VLK registered?

YR12 VLK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YR12 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 VLK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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