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J44 LWD

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,988 mi
Last recorded77,988 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 LWD
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 77,988 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 71,286 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 68,892 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 68,892 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working Stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 62,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 58,206 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 53,909 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 48,922 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 37,054 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 37,054 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,444 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,146 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 19,823 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 19,823 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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J44 LWD 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 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J44 LWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J44 LWD registered?

J44 LWD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is J44 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 LWD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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