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EA61 HEJ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,890 mi
Last recorded72,890 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 HEJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 72,890 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 72,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 68,103 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 62,927 miles

coolant low

n/s/r tyer near limit and deteriorated and cracked

o/s/f day time running light not working

o/s/f head lamp aim low and now adjusted correctly

rear seat belts not tested extensive dog covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2023 59,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 56,093 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 51,996 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 40,665 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 37,266 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 34,077 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 29,525 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 23,845 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 18,257 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 13,160 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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EA61 HEJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 57,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA61 HEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EA61 HEJ registered?

EA61 HEJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is EA61 HEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 HEJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA61 HEJ have outstanding finance?

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