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MW12 NFA

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,543 mi
Last recorded89,543 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 NFA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 89,543 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 89,543 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 85,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 85,237 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 81,392 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 77,201 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 77,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 59,349 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 54,949 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 54,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 46,099 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 38,906 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 32,094 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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MW12 NFA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MW12 NFA, 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 MW12 NFA registered?

MW12 NFA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is MW12 NFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 NFA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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