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MF12 XLJ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,702 mi
Last recorded83,702 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 XLJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 83,702 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 76,922 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 69,535 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 63,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 55,876 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 54,978 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S & O/S In between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 53,115 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 49,464 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 49,464 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 41,069 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 41,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,315 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 33,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 29,586 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 22,197 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,074 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 18,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MF12 XLJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MF12 XLJ, 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 MF12 XLJ registered?

MF12 XLJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is MF12 XLJ safe to buy?

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