2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 MINI MINI (R60) MOT pass rate and common faults

4,382 MOT tests in 2024. 74.4% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time74.4%
Failed or needed repairs25.6%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,382 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    174 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    77 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    77 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics15.8%
  2. Tyres7.7%
  3. Brakes5.9%
  4. Suspension4.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 MINI MINI (R60)?

In 2024, 74.4% of 2012 MINI MINI (R60) cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,382 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 MINI MINI (R60)?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 MINI MINI (R60) reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).