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J28 WJK

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,527 mi
Last recorded83,527 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 WJK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 83,527 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 83,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 81,656 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 79,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 71,947 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 67,255 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,039 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 62,855 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,504 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,903 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 39,538 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 36,654 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 30,142 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,975 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 23,114 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)

Oil leak on engine.

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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J28 WJK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J28 WJK, 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 J28 WJK registered?

J28 WJK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 19 March 2012.

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