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MW12 TYZ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,708 mi
Last recorded80,708 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 TYZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 80,708 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension strut top mounts deteriorating N/S & O/S

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle general corrosion to suspension items

Pass 24 Jun 2025 73,756 miles

underside of car heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jan 2024 72,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tow Hook blank missing from front bumper

Fail 9 Jan 2024 72,166 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect colour of characters (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door handle broken with sharp edge exposed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect colour of characters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tow Hook blank missing from front bumper

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (205/55r17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 67,783 miles

Engine oil level at minimum mark

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Door handle damaged

Pipe going into clutch slave cylinder corroded

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 100,423 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside outer door handle damaged

Pipe going into clutch slave cylinder corroded

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 60,199 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside outer door handle damaged

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pipe going into clutch slave cylinder corroded

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 54,583 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 47,305 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 37,249 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,128 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,010 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 14,187 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 12,634 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 12,504 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 TYZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TYZ, 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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MW12 TYZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 24 July 2012.

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