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NJ12 NEO

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,666 mi
Last recorded50,666 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 NEO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 50,666 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 48,866 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 48,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 46,397 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 43,638 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 40,473 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 40,473 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 39,978 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 38,315 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 34,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm ADVISE CHANGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

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

under-trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2017 34,623 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm ADVISE CHANGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 26,346 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 18,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NEO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NEO, 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 NEO registered?

NJ12 NEO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 1 March 2012.

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