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RE12 WCG

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,223 mi
Last recorded76,223 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 WCG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 76,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 73,092 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 70,660 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 67,742 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 65,078 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 62,457 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 61,131 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 59,666 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 58,190 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 54,649 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,584 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 48,584 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,253 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 38,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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RE12 WCG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE12 WCG, 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 RE12 WCG registered?

RE12 WCG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 31 May 2012.

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