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GJ62 FMV

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,433 mi
Last recorded123,433 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 FMV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 123,433 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 117,459 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 111,003 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 111,000 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 104,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 98,718 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 98,531 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 98,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 97,108 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 83,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 69,371 miles

N/S/R Tyre valve perished

Pass 5 May 2017 53,083 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damage

Pass 3 May 2016 34,799 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,379 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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GJ62 FMV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ62 FMV, 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.

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What year was GJ62 FMV registered?

GJ62 FMV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 5 September 2012.

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