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J55 LLR

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,784 mi
Last recorded109,784 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 LLR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 109,784 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 20 Mar 2025 102,543 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 98,932 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 98,932 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working offside front sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 93,178 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,660 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 80,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 73,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear brake disk corroding on contact faces

Pass 25 Feb 2019 63,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 63,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Feb 2018 56,202 miles

offside lower windscreen cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2018 56,202 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside lower windscreen cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,671 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES DEVELOPING SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 1.6/2MM - 205 45 17 84V SSR/RFT

Fail 28 Feb 2017 43,662 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F - 205 45 17 84V SSR/RFT (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO WATER (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SMEARING / SPLIT - 18" X 2 (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES DEVELOPING SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 1.6/2MM - 205 45 17 84V SSR/RFT

Pass 29 Feb 2016 32,832 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,895 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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J55 LLR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J55 LLR, 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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J55 LLR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 1 March 2012.

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