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MFZ 9488

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,096 mi
Last recorded90,096 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 9488
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 90,096 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 75,384 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front shocker top mountings slight splitting around central boss (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner section and worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both rear disc backing plates slightly insecure but not likely to become detached (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 59,893 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 53,673 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 51,034 miles

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

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

Surface Rust Underneath

Fail 30 Apr 2022 51,034 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Surface Rust Underneath

Pass 17 Mar 2021 48,687 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 44,938 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 44,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 39,307 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 32,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Mar 2018 32,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 21,991 miles

rear tyres cracking slightly

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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MFZ 9488 is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 57,372 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 (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MFZ 9488, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MFZ 9488 registered?

MFZ 9488 is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 20 July 2012.

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