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MW12 TZF

2012 Mini First

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,325 mi
Last recorded48,325 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 TZF
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 48,325 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 44,226 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 40,539 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 40,513 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2022 36,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 33,861 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 32,157 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 29,694 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 25,484 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 20,142 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 15,264 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 9,543 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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MW12 TZF is a 2012 Mini First in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,288 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW12 TZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MW12 TZF?

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What year was MW12 TZF registered?

MW12 TZF is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 29 July 2012.

Is MW12 TZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 TZF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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