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NL12 POJ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,954 mi
Last recorded89,954 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 POJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 89,954 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 89,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 83,377 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 77,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 71,824 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 61,104 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 56,922 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 54,031 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 48,647 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 48,647 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 44,450 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 44,450 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 44,017 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 34,764 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 22,827 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 24,601 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,845 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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NL12 POJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NL12 POJ, 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 NL12 POJ registered?

NL12 POJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is NL12 POJ safe to buy?

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