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M4 NVY

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,438 mi
Last recorded38,438 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 NVY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 38,438 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 37,225 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 37,225 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 35,471 miles

Both front tyres cracked around tread area

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 32,767 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 31,255 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 29,945 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner faces -minimal surface contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 29,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner faces -minimal surface contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms light illuminated

Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,082 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 29,082 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 26,782 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,684 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 21,782 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 18,644 miles

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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M4 NVY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M4 NVY, 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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What year was M4 NVY registered?

M4 NVY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 14 June 2012.

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