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P70 NJE

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,782 mi
Last recorded105,782 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 NJE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 105,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 101,412 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 101,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 97,035 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 94,163 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 91,309 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 85,114 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 79,459 miles

Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH N/S/F AND O/S/R (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 79,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH N/S/F AND O/S/R (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,924 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,872 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,549 miles

OSR tyre wearing heavily on inner edge/cracking in tread

chip(s) in windscreen

engine cover and under tray fitted

front discs lipped

Fail 27 Mar 2015 40,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,063 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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P70 NJE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 P70 NJE, 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 P70 NJE registered?

P70 NJE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 January 2012.

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