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HJ51 MAC

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,156 mi
Last recorded51,156 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 MAC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 51,156 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 46,707 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 44,139 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 41,030 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 41,030 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 38,641 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 35,081 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 31,647 miles

Both Rear Tyre(s) Cracked/Perished

Pass 26 Oct 2018 25,143 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 17,792 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 14,708 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 11,535 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 10,849 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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HJ51 MAC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HJ51 MAC, 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 HJ51 MAC registered?

HJ51 MAC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is HJ51 MAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ51 MAC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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