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AJ61 DLE

2012 Mini First

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,711 mi
Last recorded98,711 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 DLE
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 98,711 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 98,711 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 91,500 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 84,875 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 78,880 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 75,298 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 74,261 miles

bulb failure on dash yet all mandatory lights working

coolant low

oil level low on dipstick

Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,399 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 72,398 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit now needs replacing now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front jacking pad missing

Offside Front tyre very badly cracking on sidewall

Fail 28 Jan 2019 64,724 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front jacking pad missing

Offside Front tyre very badly cracking on sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing 175/65/15

Fail 21 Feb 2018 53,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing 175/65/15

Offside Stop lamp not working 1 x 382 BULB FITTED (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 37,745 miles

offside front tyre inner sidewall slightly perished

Pass 19 Jan 2016 28,437 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 24,012 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 24,012 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AJ61 DLE is a 2012 Mini First in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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 AJ61 DLE, 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.

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What year was AJ61 DLE registered?

AJ61 DLE is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is AJ61 DLE safe to buy?

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