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T4 CHC

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,105 mi
Last recorded76,105 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 CHC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 76,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 67,684 miles

Clutch Hydraulic Pipe Corroded in underseal

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear chassis suspension and related component corroded in underseal

Pass 18 Dec 2024 66,725 miles

Clutch Hydraulic Pipe Corroded

Corrosion Throughout The Underside Of The Vehicle

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 66,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch Hydraulic Pipe Corroded

Corrosion Throughout The Underside Of The Vehicle

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 64,901 miles

Clutch Hydraulic Pipe Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake Slightly Binding On

Slight Corrosion Throughout The Underside

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 63,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 57,178 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 51,430 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 41,861 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 32,225 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 32,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads 1mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low 4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 22,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 15,500 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 13,035 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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T4 CHC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in White 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 T4 CHC, 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 T4 CHC registered?

T4 CHC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 10 May 2012.

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