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OV12 SJU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,118 mi
Last recorded86,118 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 SJU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 86,118 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 83,171 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 83,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing two (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2023 79,637 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 76,224 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 73,021 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,084 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 69,084 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 61,944 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 58,852 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,647 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 43,131 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 43,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 33,166 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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OV12 SJU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV12 SJU, 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 OV12 SJU registered?

OV12 SJU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is OV12 SJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 SJU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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