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J1 SGG

2012 Mini One D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,878 mi
Last recorded73,878 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 SGG
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 73,878 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 71,028 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 71,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 67,703 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 66,356 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking / perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2021 63,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished.

Pass 11 Jan 2020 60,483 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 55,510 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 5 Jan 2018 51,072 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 45,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 45,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 40,484 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 40,484 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,230 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 35,230 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini One D?

Based on 16,090 MOT tests across 1,719 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Registration plate lamp not working 58
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J1 SGG is a 2012 Mini One D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 66,702 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 One D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J1 SGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J1 SGG is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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