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971 BWD

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,362 mi
Last recorded62,362 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration971 BWD
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 62,362 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 60,178 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 56,687 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 52,259 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 48,333 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 45,379 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 40,681 miles

Both front tyres have slight abnormal wear

Pass 12 Oct 2018 36,357 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,635 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2016 29,105 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 27,285 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,909 miles

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

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

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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971 BWD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 971 BWD, 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 971 BWD registered?

971 BWD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 11 May 2012.

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