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J444 DPR

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,651 mi
Last recorded48,651 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 DPR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 48,651 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 45,140 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/f, n/s/f, n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 38,993 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 31,368 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 22,974 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 22,974 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 22,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2021 13,382 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 13,225 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 13,068 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 12,864 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 12,654 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 12,210 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2016 12,210 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2015 11,690 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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J444 DPR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 49,565 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 Mini (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J444 DPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J444 DPR registered?

J444 DPR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is J444 DPR safe to buy?

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