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TZ 8281

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,290 mi
Last recorded44,290 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTZ 8281
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 44,290 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 44,209 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 41,747 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 39,447 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 39,447 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 36,153 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 29,959 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 25,581 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 25,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3x punctures (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 24,059 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 21,477 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 18,677 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 15,414 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,975 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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TZ 8281 is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black 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 (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TZ 8281, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TZ 8281 registered?

TZ 8281 is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is TZ 8281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TZ 8281 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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