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M321 WKS

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,350 mi
Last recorded57,350 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 WKS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 57,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive and engine oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2024 55,772 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 55,769 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 55,712 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 54,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 54,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 52,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 50,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 48,665 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 48,665 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,055 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 44,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 38,757 miles

REAR TYRES GOING OUT OF SHAPE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 33,512 miles

BOTH FRT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES

O.S.FRT LWR WHISHBONE BACK BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 19 Jul 2016 28,833 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 22,717 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 22,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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M321 WKS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 49,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M321 WKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M321 WKS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 10 August 2012.

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