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GF12 JYJ

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,199 mi
Last recorded100,199 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 JYJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 100,199 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 100,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2024 78,365 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 78,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2023 63,600 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 58,779 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 53,760 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 51,250 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 51,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 47,220 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 40,606 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 33,863 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 33,863 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 26,324 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 26,267 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,059 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 17,726 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,724 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 17,213 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,213 miles

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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GF12 JYJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF12 JYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF12 JYJ registered?

GF12 JYJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GF12 JYJ safe to buy?

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