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RJ61 TUY

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,434 mi
Last recorded159,434 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 TUY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 159,434 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 159,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2020 137,502 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 137,502 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 120,315 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 120,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 89,768 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 87,842 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 65,093 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 41,146 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 41,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 17,351 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,338 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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RJ61 TUY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 49,565 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 (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ61 TUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ61 TUY registered?

RJ61 TUY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 11 January 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ61 TUY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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