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PJ61 YFP

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,400 mi
Last recorded87,400 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 YFP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 87,400 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 81,704 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 79,083 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 77,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,139 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 75,133 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 71,454 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 71,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 65,662 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 65,662 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,957 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 59,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,632 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 43,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 36,317 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 26,289 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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PJ61 YFP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ61 YFP, 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 PJ61 YFP registered?

PJ61 YFP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 9 February 2012.

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