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LJ12 SVO

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,904 mi
Last recorded108,904 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 SVO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 108,904 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 105,376 miles

Rear REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 105,376 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 100,088 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 94,083 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 87,916 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 87,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 80,144 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 80,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 74,730 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,784 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 24 Mar 2018 55,809 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 46,777 miles

centre rear top brake light dim.

Pass 26 Mar 2016 35,112 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,202 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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LJ12 SVO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue 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 (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 57,372 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 (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ12 SVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ12 SVO registered?

LJ12 SVO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 March 2012.

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