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MW61 FND

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,511 mi
Last recorded159,511 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 FND
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 159,511 miles

Both front shocker tops worn

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 156,832 miles

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

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

n/s/f shocker top worn

Pass 8 Sep 2023 154,047 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 151,340 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 148,308 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 148,293 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 145,543 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 142,784 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 138,358 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 138,358 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 134,040 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 134,040 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 129,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 124,972 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,953 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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MW61 FND is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red 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 MW61 FND, 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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MW61 FND is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 18 January 2012.

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