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RJ61 TZO

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

70,980 mi
Last recorded70,980 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 TZO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 70,980 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 66,572 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 64,795 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 64,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 59,056 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 59,056 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 53,588 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 49,500 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 44,988 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 39,032 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 33,287 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 33,287 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 28,744 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 23,706 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 20,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted on both sides

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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RJ61 TZO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ61 TZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ61 TZO registered?

RJ61 TZO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 14 January 2012.

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