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T222 TCY

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,691 mi
Last recorded69,691 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT222 TCY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 69,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine / gear box oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2025 69,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine excessive oil leak from engine leaking on too front section of exhaust fire risk (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 64,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 59,832 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2022 53,945 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 47,826 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 34,345 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 34,325 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 31,272 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 24,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tread has uneven wear towards inner edge. (wheel balance fault)

Pass 30 Jan 2018 9,432 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 8,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 6,745 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2015 5,553 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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T222 TCY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T222 TCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T222 TCY registered?

T222 TCY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is T222 TCY safe to buy?

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