2012 MINI MINI (R58) MOT pass rate: 79.9% (2,843 tests)
Is the 2012 MINI (R58) getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 83.4% +11.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 79.2% +8.2 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 76.8% +6.5 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2012 MINI (R58)
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 393 | 32.4% |
| 2 | Brakes | 199 | 16.4% |
| 3 | Tyres | 182 | 15.0% |
| 4 | Suspension | 160 | 13.2% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 107 | 8.8% |
| 6 | Visibility | 99 | 8.2% |
All MINI (R58) years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,935 | 77.6% | +8.4 pts | 75,460 |
| 2012 (this page) | 2,843 | 79.9% | +8.7 pts | 66,108 |
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FAQs
Is a 2012 MINI MINI (R58) reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 79.9% of their MOT tests (2,843 tests, 2023–2025), +8.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 66,108 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 MINI (R58)?
The median tested example shows 66,108 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.