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ML12 JAU

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,751 mi
Last recorded66,751 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 JAU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 66,751 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 66,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 64,547 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 61,113 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 56,853 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 53,248 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 48,154 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 45,001 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 41,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 21 Jul 2018 37,673 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 32,289 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,849 miles

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

nail in n/s/rear tyre and rubber quality poor [cracking in the tread pattern]

o/s/f wiper blade split slightly but clearing screen sufficient to pass m.o.t.test

Pass 14 Aug 2015 23,730 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 19,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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ML12 JAU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML12 JAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ML12 JAU registered?

ML12 JAU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is ML12 JAU safe to buy?

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