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NJ62 RDV

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,811 mi
Last recorded69,811 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 RDV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 69,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 8 Apr 2026 69,808 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2025 66,019 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 62,580 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 28 Mar 2024 62,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Mar 2023 57,366 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Mar 2022 48,414 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Apr 2021 38,881 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 38,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 33,633 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Mar 2019 26,764 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 22,633 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 18,863 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,665 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 11,248 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
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NJ62 RDV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ62 RDV registered?

NJ62 RDV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 1 September 2012.

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