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LJ12 NSF

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,698 mi
Last recorded76,698 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 NSF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 76,698 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE CUT

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON

Pass 14 Nov 2024 73,994 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))

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

n/s front tyre cut

Pass 27 Nov 2023 71,852 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 69,143 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2023 69,142 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2021 58,828 miles

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

underbody trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2020 55,064 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 50,975 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 46,264 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 26,768 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 25,067 miles

nearside and offside front tyres edges worn

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 5 Aug 2015 21,971 miles

bonnet catch release stiff

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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LJ12 NSF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LJ12 NSF, 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 LJ12 NSF registered?

LJ12 NSF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is LJ12 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 NSF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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