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SO12 MWM

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,591 mi
Last recorded47,591 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 MWM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 47,591 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 46,597 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 45,783 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 45,433 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 44,883 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 44,882 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 43,575 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 33,656 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 18,114 miles

Nearside Front top mounting starting to split

Fail 27 Mar 2019 18,114 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front top mounting starting to split

Offside Front brake pad retaining pins not fully located

Pass 25 Apr 2018 17,501 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 15,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 13,876 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 10,360 miles

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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SO12 MWM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SO12 MWM, 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 SO12 MWM registered?

SO12 MWM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is SO12 MWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 MWM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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