2012 MINI 1.6L Diesel · DF12 LRO
2012 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 93,485 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Feb 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF12 LRO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2022
- 93,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF12 LRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini Mini (DF12 LRO) between October 2021 and March 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
DF12 LRO Mileage History
- 04/10/202191,960 mi
- 04/10/202191,960 mi
- 14/03/202293,485 mi+1,525 mi
- 14/03/202293,485 mi
Average of roughly 3,453 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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