CarVerify

Free Car Check

R2 MOG

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,843 mi
Last recorded43,843 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 MOG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
View full Mini Mini (R59) reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 43,843 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 42,283 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 42,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 39,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 R17 84W Bridgestone Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 R17 84W Bridgestone Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 37,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 R17 84V Bridgestone RunFlat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 R17 84V Bridgestone RunFlat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 36,678 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 34,046 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 30,823 miles

Advise tracking required, front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 27,503 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,426 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 19,205 miles

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
Full Mini Mini (R59) reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R2 MOG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R2 MOG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R2 MOG?

You can check the full history of R2 MOG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R2 MOG registered?

R2 MOG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is R2 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 MOG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R2 MOG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R2 MOG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.