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ST12 NBJ

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,072 mi
Last recorded96,072 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 NBJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 96,072 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 88,232 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 88,219 miles

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

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

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))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 78,165 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 nsf,nsr,osr,osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 70,476 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 61,999 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 55,930 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 45,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases snapped at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 34,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 23,076 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 22,207 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 21,805 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2017 21,805 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 20,181 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 15,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Fail 13 May 2015 15,181 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

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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ST12 NBJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ST12 NBJ, 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 ST12 NBJ registered?

ST12 NBJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 15 June 2012.

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