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NJ12 PLV

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,409 mi
Last recorded33,409 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 PLV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 33,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 31,034 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 31,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 29,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 26,888 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 24,460 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 21,005 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 19,277 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 16,111 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 13,212 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 10,367 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 7,813 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 3,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NJ12 PLV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NJ12 PLV, 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 NJ12 PLV registered?

NJ12 PLV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is NJ12 PLV safe to buy?

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