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GJ62 XAE

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,255 mi
Last recorded51,255 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 51,255 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 51,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 47,188 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2025 47,188 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 May 2024 43,333 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 43,333 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 40,540 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,536 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 34,775 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 34,775 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 32,173 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 30,100 miles

Coolant low

Pass 17 Sep 2018 27,038 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 23,305 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 19,512 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 19,512 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all four tyres perished

Pass 14 Sep 2015 13,351 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 XAE is a 2012 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ62 XAE registered?

GJ62 XAE is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is GJ62 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 XAE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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