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LJ12 SXB

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,500 mi
Last recorded131,500 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 SXB
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 131,500 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 125,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 117,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 112,480 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 104,379 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 20 Apr 2020 103,494 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 103,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 29 Apr 2019 101,854 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 80,237 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 60,041 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 10 Mar 2016 60,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,720 miles

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

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 SXB is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

LJ12 SXB is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 16 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LJ12 SXB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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