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HV12 ORZ

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,032 mi
Last recorded75,032 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 ORZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 75,032 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 75,032 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 69,671 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 69,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm. 205/45/17rf (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,430 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,633 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 55,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 50,786 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2019 43,252 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 35,347 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2017 26,071 miles

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

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

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

floor/undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 15,960 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 15,960 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2015 12,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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HV12 ORZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 49,565 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 (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV12 ORZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV12 ORZ registered?

HV12 ORZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 29 March 2012.

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