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MJ12 OBY

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,259 mi
Last recorded94,259 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 OBY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 94,259 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 94,120 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 88,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 84,141 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 75,972 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 71,138 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 71,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 60,735 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,812 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 51,379 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,394 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 42,833 miles

Rear tyres reaching marker bars

Pass 4 May 2016 34,184 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,342 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 OBY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey 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 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 OBY, 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 MJ12 OBY registered?

MJ12 OBY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 4 May 2012.

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