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LJ12 LDC

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,672 mi
Last recorded70,672 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 LDC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 70,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 67,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 67,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 64,133 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 61,637 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 55,830 miles

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

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 2 Jul 2020 55,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 14 May 2019 49,103 miles

Offside Upper stop lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 42,327 miles

Front both tyre worn on the outer edges

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades split

Fail 8 May 2018 42,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front both tyre worn on the outer edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades split

Pass 20 May 2017 35,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen washers poor

Pass 9 May 2016 33,568 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 28,954 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 28,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LJ12 LDC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ12 LDC, 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 LJ12 LDC registered?

LJ12 LDC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 2 May 2012.

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