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F1 MVF

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,060 mi
Last recorded90,060 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 MVF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 90,060 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 83,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 73,892 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 73,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 65,026 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 55,310 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 41,180 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 34,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,702 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 23,381 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 16,359 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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F1 MVF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F1 MVF, 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 F1 MVF registered?

F1 MVF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is F1 MVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 MVF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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