2012 MINI 1.6L Diesel · R53 RLB
2012 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05/03/2012. Recorded mileage 140,764 miles. MOT valid until 24/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,764 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1560cc
R53 RLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 140,764 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R53 RLB Mileage History
- 08/10/2022117,277 mi
- 26/04/2024126,992 mi+9,715 mi
- 23/04/2025128,047 mi+1,055 mi
- 14/04/2026140,764 mi+12,717 mi
- 14/04/2026140,764 mi
Average of roughly 6,680 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R53 RLB 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 (R53 RLB) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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