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NJ62 MWP

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,345 mi
Last recorded96,345 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 MWP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 96,345 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 90,748 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 86,893 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Rear high level stop light disconnected

both rear tyres has cracking

Fail 9 Nov 2023 86,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

both rear tyres has cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2022 82,226 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,768 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 77,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,107 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 75,107 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,493 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,259 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 49,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake light on

Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,943 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,836 miles

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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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NJ62 MWP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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 NJ62 MWP, 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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NJ62 MWP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 10 September 2012.

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