2012 MINI 1.6L Petrol · R27 RAA
2012 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 56,258 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R27 RAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 56,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R27 RAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini Mini (R27 RAA) between March 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
R27 RAA Mileage History
- 14/03/202553,629 mi
- 14/03/202553,629 mi
- 02/03/202656,166 mi+2,537 mi
- 09/03/202656,227 mi+61 mi
- 08/04/202656,258 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 2,464 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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