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SW12 GZN

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,218 mi
Last recorded51,218 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 GZN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 51,218 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 46,758 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 40,532 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 39,835 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 34,378 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

aux belt perished

Pass 15 Nov 2021 28,261 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 28,169 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 24,351 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 21,182 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 18,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 16,229 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 13,488 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 10,266 miles

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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SW12 GZN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW12 GZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW12 GZN registered?

SW12 GZN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is SW12 GZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 GZN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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