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GJ12 XNL

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,795 mi
Last recorded91,795 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 XNL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 91,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive from front and back of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 91,791 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive from front and back of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 86,506 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 80,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 74,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,509 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 63,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 57,950 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 52,163 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 44,628 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 44,628 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2017 39,895 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 35,083 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 35,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 29,241 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 29,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 20,961 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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GJ12 XNL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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 GJ12 XNL, 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 GJ12 XNL registered?

GJ12 XNL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 March 2012.

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