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RJ12 GWC

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,360 mi
Last recorded109,360 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 GWC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 109,360 miles

Front front wipers slightly smearing

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 105,343 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to clutch slave cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wheel arch lining torn/loose

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity bulb is dim (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 105,340 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to clutch slave cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front air filter housing loose

Nearside Front wheel arch lining torn/loose

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity bulb is dim (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 102,896 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 98,812 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 89,298 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 84,231 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 78,343 miles

tyre pressure warning light on at time of mot

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,739 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 51,487 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,756 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 24,862 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 22,275 miles

advise no diesel smoke detected

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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RJ12 GWC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ12 GWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ12 GWC registered?

RJ12 GWC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 6 June 2012.

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