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RJ61 VEV

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,763 mi
Last recorded81,763 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 VEV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 81,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 79,285 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 76,849 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 76,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 74,123 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 74,116 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 70,813 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 66,656 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 64,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall is heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall is heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 59,465 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 54,577 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 47,862 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,534 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 31,492 miles

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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RJ61 VEV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ61 VEV, 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 RJ61 VEV registered?

RJ61 VEV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 7 January 2012.

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