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AJ12 YDR

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,612 mi
Last recorded74,612 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YDR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 74,612 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 74,612 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,452 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 72,452 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 70,317 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 70,317 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 67,935 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 66,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 65,773 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 65,773 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 60,950 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jul 2018 52,777 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,225 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2016 36,601 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,786 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 26,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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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AJ12 YDR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ12 YDR, 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.

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AJ12 YDR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 28 July 2012.

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