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J12 NDR

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,906 mi
Last recorded95,906 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 NDR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 95,906 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 90,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 82,238 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 80,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Worn On Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 73,157 miles

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2021 66,598 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2021 66,596 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,824 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 54,825 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 44,638 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tyre worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 37,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tyre worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 30,297 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 24,971 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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J12 NDR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J12 NDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J12 NDR registered?

J12 NDR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is J12 NDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 NDR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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