2012 MINI MINI (R60) MOT pass rate: 81.5% (13,160 tests)
Is the 2012 MINI (R60) getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 83.5% +11.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 81.3% +10.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 79.5% +9.2 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 (R60)
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,212 | 23.3% |
| 2 | Tyres | 1,065 | 20.5% |
| 3 | Brakes | 802 | 15.4% |
| 4 | Suspension | 739 | 14.2% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 548 | 10.6% |
| 6 | Visibility | 386 | 7.4% |
All MINI (R60) years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,155 | 78.5% | +11.2 pts | 89,705 |
| 2011 | 19,662 | 78.7% | +9.6 pts | 87,023 |
| 2012 (this page) | 13,160 | 81.5% | +10.2 pts | 81,990 |
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FAQs
Is a 2012 MINI MINI (R60) reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 81.5% of their MOT tests (13,160 tests, 2023–2025), +10.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 81,990 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 MINI (R60)?
The median tested example shows 81,990 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.