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NJ12 NDG

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,057 mi
Last recorded81,057 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 NDG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 81,057 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Mar 2025 80,352 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Mar 2024 79,709 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 79,626 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 75,038 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 75,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,200 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,344 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,636 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 57,066 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,829 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,712 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,027 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 33,084 miles

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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NJ12 NDG 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 NJ12 NDG, 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 NJ12 NDG registered?

NJ12 NDG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 9 March 2012.

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