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J121 SSD

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,403 mi
Last recorded79,403 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 SSD
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 79,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 66,889 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 66,889 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 61,772 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 60,702 miles

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

tpms is on

Pass 7 Feb 2022 59,746 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 58,001 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 56,732 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,634 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 42,053 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 36,765 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,847 miles

Front tyres - particularly nearside - close to wear indicators

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2015 25,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J121 SSD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue 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 J121 SSD, 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 J121 SSD registered?

J121 SSD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is J121 SSD safe to buy?

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