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VN12 RNY

2012 Mini One D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,915 mi
Last recorded98,915 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 RNY
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 98,915 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 92,985 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strongly advise ()

Fail 21 Dec 2024 92,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strongly advise ()

Pass 6 Jan 2024 86,097 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod has play

Pass 17 Jan 2023 78,505 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 78,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 76,064 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Aug 2022 76,064 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,373 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

vehicle emissions to clean

Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle emissions to clean

Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,133 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 48,008 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 42,166 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 42,166 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 36,800 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 28,440 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One D?

Based on 16,090 MOT tests across 1,719 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Registration plate lamp not working 58
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VN12 RNY is a 2012 Mini One D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 66,702 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 One D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN12 RNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN12 RNY registered?

VN12 RNY is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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