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GJ62 OXU

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,945 mi
Last recorded67,945 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 OXU
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 67,945 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 67,655 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 67,612 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 62,639 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Pad wear sensor not fitted, hanging

Pass 29 Sep 2022 53,048 miles

Coolant leak (water pump) ()

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (driveshaft seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (x2) ()

Rear pad sensor not installed, hanging

Fail 29 Sep 2022 53,048 miles

Coolant leak (water pump) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (driveshaft seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (x2) ()

Rear pad sensor not installed, hanging

Pass 22 Sep 2021 37,904 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (OSF weaker) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 37,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSR weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 32,301 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 29,091 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 29,091 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,785 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 23,945 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,592 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 11,639 miles

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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GJ62 OXU is a 2012 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,288 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ62 OXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ62 OXU registered?

GJ62 OXU is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is GJ62 OXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 OXU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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