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MJ12 CAO

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,674 mi
Last recorded57,674 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 CAO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 57,674 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 54,727 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 51,341 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn at edges and has outer wall damage

Pass 24 Apr 2023 48,638 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn at outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2022 45,680 miles

both front tyres worn at edges

Pass 21 Apr 2021 42,742 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 40,447 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 36,544 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 8 Apr 2019 36,544 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Mar 2018 31,990 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread area

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,812 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 20,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 10,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 10,239 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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MJ12 CAO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ12 CAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ12 CAO registered?

MJ12 CAO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is MJ12 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ12 CAO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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