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S66 TGW

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,106 mi
Last recorded37,106 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 TGW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 37,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 29,231 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 29,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 24,604 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 19,057 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 15,378 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 14,413 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2020 13,707 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 12,030 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 11,153 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls and outer treads

emissions too low to be recorded

offside front tyre HEAVILY perished on outer sidewall and tread

Pass 16 Mar 2017 9,529 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

both number plates deteriorated

wipers smearing screen

Pass 15 Mar 2016 7,926 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 6,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted on both sides

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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S66 TGW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S66 TGW, 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 S66 TGW registered?

S66 TGW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is S66 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S66 TGW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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