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RJ12 VLK

2012 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,051 mi
Last recorded129,051 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 VLK
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 129,051 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 126,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Inner and Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Inner and Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 122,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 119,858 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 116,130 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 110,208 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 104,811 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 89,126 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,976 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,505 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 73,500 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,247 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,792 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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RJ12 VLK is a 2012 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 50,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ12 VLK registered?

RJ12 VLK is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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