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LJ12 SWZ

2012 Mini One D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,816 mi
Last recorded88,816 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 SWZ
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 88,816 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 88,816 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 80,465 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

suspect under bonnet exhaust gas leak no visible leak but exhaust smell is apparent when bonnet lifted

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2024 74,608 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 Tyre tread damaged . (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray loose .

Pass 20 Feb 2023 69,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc... face deteriorating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement macpherson strut top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc... face deteriorating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement macpherson strut top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 63,914 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 55,438 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,586 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 45,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 45,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 39,163 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 32,728 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,718 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,637 miles

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner and outer edges - URGENT replacement required

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini One D?

Based on 16,090 MOT tests across 1,719 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Registration plate lamp not working 58
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LJ12 SWZ is a 2012 Mini One D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 66,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini One D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ12 SWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LJ12 SWZ registered?

LJ12 SWZ is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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