2012 MINI 1.6L Diesel · RO53 ALF
2012 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 68,542 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,542 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO53 ALF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 68,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO53 ALF 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 (RO53 ALF) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
RO53 ALF Mileage History
- 11/07/202262,556 mi
- 20/07/202365,193 mi+2,637 mi
- 11/07/202466,256 mi+1,063 mi
- 17/07/202567,555 mi+1,299 mi
- 17/07/202668,542 mi+987 mi
Average of roughly 1,490 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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