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EJ12 DFD

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,587 mi
Last recorded56,587 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 DFD
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 56,587 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 55,528 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 53,926 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 52,430 miles

Front tyres beginning to wear on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2022 51,033 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,501 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 48,486 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 45,706 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 42,543 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 35,324 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 28,915 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 24,279 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 19,831 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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EJ12 DFD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EJ12 DFD, 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 EJ12 DFD registered?

EJ12 DFD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is EJ12 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ12 DFD 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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