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SA62 JGY

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,721 mi
Last recorded112,721 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 JGY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 112,721 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 112,721 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 110,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 May 2023 107,415 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 101,210 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 88,059 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 87,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,476 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,104 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 66,816 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,892 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 49,054 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 49,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 45,845 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 45,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SA62 JGY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA62 JGY, 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 SA62 JGY registered?

SA62 JGY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 15 September 2012.

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