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N121 ELL

2012 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,476 mi
Last recorded51,476 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 ELL
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 51,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 50,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 50,601 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 47,691 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 47,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 43,608 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 37,724 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 37,722 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 31,568 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 31,568 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 27,287 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 25,070 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 25,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 18,214 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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N121 ELL is a 2012 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 50,312 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N121 ELL registered?

N121 ELL is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is N121 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 ELL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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