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PJ62 AWR

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,113 mi
Last recorded115,113 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 AWR
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 115,113 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

full vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2025 114,514 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 114,514 miles

Front Position lamp not working both nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 105,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 105,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 88,562 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,129 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,537 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 68,537 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 62,667 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 62,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 59,943 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 52,803 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,109 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 42,321 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 42,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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PJ62 AWR is a 2012 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,288 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 First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ62 AWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJ62 AWR registered?

PJ62 AWR is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is PJ62 AWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ62 AWR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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